§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will consider the introduction of random breath tests; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawA police constable in uniform has a general power to stop any vehicle and he may require a motorist to take a roadside breath screening test if he has reasonable cause to suspect that the motorist has alcohol in his body, or following the commission of a moving traffic offence, or if the motorist has been involved in an accident. We are not convinced that it is necessary to extend these wide powers.