HC Deb 31 January 1995 vol 253 cc586-7W
Mr. Chidgey

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received from the British Medical Association about driving, glaucoma and the law; what response he has given; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Norris

None.

Mr. Chidgey

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he intends to review the effectiveness of the number plate test in the context of implementing the second driving licence directive of the European Union.

Mr. Norris

We will shortly be proposing regulations to implement the second driving licence directive, including the provisions on eyesight standards. These are unlikely to affect the number plate test.

Mr. Chidgey

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what survey his Department has conducted of research which indicates poor vision as a causative factor or road accidents.

Mr. Norris

We know of no survey where research has established poor driver vision as a systematic causative factor in accidents.