§ Mr. SumbergTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many serious injuries or deaths are believed to have resulted in the last 10 years from accidents involving learner drivers under supervision of licence holders with less than 12 months' experience.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe information is not available.
§ Mr. SumbergTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what are the present regulations governing the supervision of learner drivers; and what are the regulations operating in other member states of the European Community.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe present regulations require supervision by a driver who holds a full licence. A number of member states of the European Community allow only professional instruction. In others, there are varying requirements as to the age and experience of the supervisor.
§ Mr. SumbergTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to review the law governing the supervision of learner drivers.
§ Mr. AtkinsI am reviewing urgently whether there is a case for making changes in the law governing the supervision of learner drivers.