HC Deb 21 November 1968 vol 773 c313W
57. Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secrettary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to reduce the number of motoring offences which at present have to be dealt with by the courts.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

Section 131 of the Transport Act, 1968 enables the fixed penalty system to be extended to include a wider range of traffic offences and my right hon. Friend will soon begin consultations on the use to be made of these powers.