HC Deb 28 October 1997 vol 299 c808W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to ensure all newly qualified drivers pass a specific motorway test before being allowed to undertake unsupervised motorway driving; and if he will make a statement. [12899]

Ms Glenda Jackson

[holding answer 27 October 1997]: My noble Friend the Minister for Roads announced on 15 October that the Government would be setting new road safety targets for the year 2010. Targets will be set within an outline strategy for achieving them. The questions of new drivers and motorway training will be considered in setting that strategy.

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