§ 25. Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what new proposals he has to reduce traffic casualties.
§ Mr. NorrisA series of publicity campaigns aimed particularly at reducing speed in urban areas and reducing the amount of drinking and driving, the provision of grant—£50 million this year—in support of local safety schemes, approval of 20 mph zones, over 130 of which are now in operation, negotiation of improved vehicle standards and measures to facilitate the enforcement of road traffic law.
To reduce accidents involving newly qualified drivers, we are developing road safety education material for the 16-plus age group in schools and colleges, a scheme for post-test driver training—pass-plus—to be launched in early 1995, linked to lower insurance premiums, an enlarged theory element to be included in the driving test from 1996 and a scheme requiring newly qualified drivers to retake the driving test if they commit serious traffic offences.