§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department to what extent more advanced breath testing equipment is available at police stations, thus simplifying procedures there.
§ Mr. BrittanTwo electronic breath test screening devices have been approved under section 12(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1972 to enable pilot studies on them may be carried out in three police forces. In reply to questions by the hon. Member for Battersea, South (Mr. Dubs) and my hon. Friend the Member for Meriden (Mr. Mills)—[Vol. 991, c. 1275–77]—on 5 November my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport indicated that he would be bringing forward legislation to allow for the introduction of evidential breath testing devices.