§ Vice-Admiral Hughes Hallettasked the Minister of Transport whether, under his regulations, a boy of sixteen, who passes a driving test on a moped, is allowed to ride a heavy racing motor cycle.
§ Mr. MarplesYes.
§ Vice-Admiral Hughes Hallettasked the Minister of Transport how many of the motor cyclists who suffered accidents during 1959 were holders of provisional licences.
§ Mr. MarplesThe information asked for is not available for the whole year 1959. Analyses of fatal and serious accidents in June and November, 1959, show that about 20 per cent. of all motor cyclists, scooter and moped riders involved held provisional licences. A further analysis of those accidents in November showed that 19.3 per cent. of the motor cyclists, 22.3 per cent. of the scooter riders and 25.5 per cent. of the moped riders involved were learners. An analysis of this kind is being issued monthly from January, 1960.