§ 70. Brigadier Medlicottasked the Minister of Transport if his attention has been drawn to the ease with which a driving licence can be obtained by men with criminal records; and if he will give consideration to a general tightening-up of the rules under which driving licences are issued.
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§ Mr. BarnesLicensing authorities have no power to refuse a driving licence to an applicant on the ground that he has a criminal record; nor do I consider it right that any such wide power should be conferred on them.