§ Mr. ChidgeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when his Department will announce plans for a scheme to offer further training for motorists who have already passed their test.
§ Mr. NorrisSoon.
§ Mr. ChidgeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is his Department's response to the proposal advanced by the Automobile Association for a graduated points threshold for new drivers.
§ Mr. NorrisWe have considered carefully a number of proposals for improving the safety of new drivers, including those put forward by the Automobile Association. I am pleased to say that my hon. Friend the Member for Rochford (Dr. Clark) has introduced the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Bill, which provides for the retesting of newly qualified drivers who commit certain traffic offences.