§ 57. Mr. R. C. Morrisonasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the proceedings at a recent inquest in Tottenham upon a man killed, while walking on the pavement, by a motor car driven by a youth of 17, and to the finding of the jury that the age of 17 is too young to drive a car; and whether he will consider taking steps to make a later age compulsory by law?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe recommendation of the jury has not been previously brought to my notice. The existing age limit was laid down by Parliament in 1930 after full discussion and any such amendment could be considered in connection with future legislation.