HC Deb 19 December 2001 vol 377 cc388-9

10 pm

Mr. David Amess (Southend, West)

In the early hours of the morning of 26 August this year, a fatal car accident happened on the Al27 just outside Southend in which three young boys were killed. Mark Baker, aged 18, Glen Dineen, aged 18, and Gary Dineen, aged 16, were all killed. One of the parents feels very strongly that there should be a change in the law for those who have recently passed their driving test.

The petition states: The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Secretary of State for the Home Department to introduce legislative proposals to prohibit drivers aged between 17 and 21 from carrying passengers aged under 21 until a period of six months has elapsed from the date of passing their driving tests; and to institute a review of driver licensing with a view to introducing a graduated licensing system. And the Petitioners remain, etc.

To lie upon the Table.

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