§ Mrs. Braddockasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation when he intends to take appropriate action to prevent the use in this country of driving licences issued in Northern Ireland to persons who have not passed a driving test.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterThe use in Great Britain of Northern Ireland driving licences is provided for in the Road Traffic Act, 1930. I am aware that our mutual arrangements with Northern Ireland may occasionally lead to abuse, to correct which would require legislation. I understand, however, that the Government of Northern Ireland are considering the introduction of driving tests in connection with their forthcoming Road Traffic Bill.