HC Deb 18 March 1964 vol 691 cc183-4W
73. Commander Kerans

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will now introduce the necessary legislation to make eyesight tests compulsory for all those over 60 years of age on application for renewals of driving licences.

Mr. Marples

Before considering this, we want to find out whether the present eyesight standard should be changed. This is one aspect of the possible effects of physical conditions on driving ability about which we are seeking more information.

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