§ 70. Mr. Powellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment in view of the discovery that forged driving licences are in use, and the fact that the insurance policies of the holders would be voided, what steps he is taking to protect the public.
§ Mr. PeytonThere were 2,182 convictions in respect of forged driving licences in 1970. The public is protected by an agreement between the Motor Insurer's Bureau and the Government for liabilities which are compulsorily insurable. The new type of driving licence to be produced under the centralised licensing system will include a number of anti-forgery and anti-falsification features.