Sir Robert Bird
Former MP for Wolverhampton West
Former MP for Wolverhampton West
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Can the hon. Gentleman say in regard to Holland, which he particularly quotes in his support of his case, whether the white strip and the red reflector are in operation?
It has a great bearing on the case.
The real point at issue in my view is whether the rear lamp adds to the security of the cyclist. The cyclist maintains the contrary. I can take quite a detached attitude on the question because I first rode a bicycle about 63 years ago, long before the invention of the pneumatic tyre, and subsequently I became a motorist, in the early part of 1897. I have been a cyclist until a few years ago,...
Former MP for Wolverhampton West
Entered the House of Commons on 15 November 1922 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 15 June 1945 — General election
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