HC Deb 17 November 1971 vol 826 c139W
Rear-Admiral Morgan-Giles

asked the Secretary of state for the Environment what plan has for changing the age qualification for a motor-cycle driving licence; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

My right hon. Friend announced proposals for raising to 17 the minimum age for riding motorcycles and scooters in reply to a Question from my hon. Friend the Member for Shipley (Mr. Fox) on 6th July. He is at present considering the views of interested organisations.—[Vol. 820, c.354–6.]