HC Deb 05 February 1958 vol 581 c1174
5. Mr. Page

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he will cause to be issued with new or renewed driving licences a brief pamphlet setting out the maximum penalties for motoring offences.

Mr. Nugent

No, Sir; whilst I sympathise with the motives which have inspired my hon. Friend's Question, I doubt the deterrent effect of a pamphlet such as he proposes.

Mr. Page

Does not my hon. Friend recollect the successful deterrent effect of the publication of maximum penalties for such minor offences as pulling a communication cord and spitting? Will he not apply the same principles to these far more serious offences in motoring?

Mr. Nugent

No, Sir. I do not think that it would have the effect for which my hon. Friend hopes.