§ Dr. MarekTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will establish a successor to the Blennerhassett review on drinking and driving with the remit to consider effects on society as well as road safety considerations. [27353]
§ Ms Glenda Jackson[holding answer 4 February 1998]: The publication earlier this week of the consultation document on drinking and driving will provide a full opportunity for those in all areas of society to comment on the proposed package of measures to reduce the level of drinking and driving. The establishment of a further review could hold up new initiatives at a time when we are anxious to move forward. Copies of the consultation document have been placed in the Library of the House.
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§ Dr. MarekTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will list the scientific evidence which indicates that reducing the limit for drivers from 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood to 50 milligrams will have a significant effect on road safety. [27352]
§ Ms Glenda Jackson[holding answer 4 February 1998]: The effect of a reduction in the legal limit from 80 to 50 milligram per 100 millilitres has been the subject of much detailed research. There is reference to a number of the scientific papers containing details of that research in the consultation paper on drinking and driving which was published earlier this week. Copies have been placed in the Library of the House and I am sending one directly to my hon. Friend.