§ 42. Mr. Jeffrey Archerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the way the new regulations governing the raising of the age limit for motor-cycle licences from 16 to 17 years have operated; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PeytonThe regulations were introduced with immediate effect in order to save the maximum number of lives. I am aware that this caused difficulty for some, and would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield, Hallam (Mr. J. H. Osborn) on 29th February.—[Vol. 832, c. 90.]
§ Mr. Foxasked the Secretary of State for the Environment on what basis compensation is to be paid to those 15 year olds who suffered financial loss due to the raising of the minimum age from 16 years to 17 years to obtain a licence to drive a motor cycle.
§ Mr. PeytonAs I announced on 29th February, unavoidable losses incurred by those whose licences became invalid will be considered for compensation.
§ Mr. Foxasked the Secretary of State State for the Environment to how many 77W 15 year olds' driving licences were issued two months in advance of the effective date and which were subsequently invalid due to the raising of the minimum age from 16 years to 17 years; and how many were surrendered in exchange for moped licences.
§ Mr. PeytonI would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Nottingham, West (Mr. English) on Wednesday, 16th February.—[Vol. 831, c.100.]