Former MP for Bromsgrove
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take steps to introduce legislation to make it compulsory for lorries over a specified length, and particularly articulated lorries, to have reflective strips along the sides.
Is my hon. Friend aware that on country roads at night long lorries, particularly articulated lorries, turning off the main road present an impossible problem? One cannot see any lights at all. Will my hon. Friend reconsider this matter?
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to make it compulsory for pedal bicycles to have reflective strips over the entire length of their rear mudguards.
I wish that my hon. Friend would think again about this matter. I have in mind bicyclists generally and road safety as a whole. Bicycles on country roads frequently have a very small red light which is sometimes obscured by dirt. It would be a good idea if reflective strips were fitted. The cost of such strips is negligible—under a shilling, I am told.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he will announce his decision on Birmingham's applications for development on the city boundary.
Is my hon. Friend aware how grateful many people will be that we are at least getting a decision? Is he aware that there is great anxiety in the minds of many people in the West Midlands about their future?
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals he has to provide remand facilities for women in the Midlands.
Does my hon. Friend realise that this is an urgent matter? It is costing a great deal of money to escort these unfortunate women and they are being caused much disquiet and discomfort.
