HC Deb 02 November 1989 vol 159 c270W
Mr. Ward

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will consider changing the regulations relating to learner drivers so that no passengers may be carried other than the experienced driver accompanying the learner driver.

Mr. Evennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has any plans to introduce legislation to impose a maximum speed limit on drivers in the first 12 months following the date on which they obtained a full United Kingdom driving licence; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Atkins

We have a major programme of research in hand to cast light on the accident record of learner and newly qualified drivers. As the results become available we shall be considering whether there are any aspects of the driver licensing regime that need to be improved.

Mr. Ward

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has any plans to change the regulations concerning the driving experience of those who accompany learner drivers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Atkins

I am reviewing whether there is any case for this.

Mr. Evennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has any plans to introduce legislation to require those supervising learner drivers to(a) have attained a prescribed minimum age or (b) have held a full driving licence for a specified number of years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Atkins

I am reviewing whether there is any case for this.