HC Deb 02 April 2001 vol 366 c11W
Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will introduce legislation to ban the use of hand-held mobile phones by drivers while their vehicles are moving. [156187]

Mr. Hill

At present the Government share the view of the Association of Chief Police Officers that current road traffic legislation provides sufficient powers to enable the police to prosecute irresponsible drivers. However, as promised in its Road Safety Strategy "Tomorrow's roads—safer for everyone", the Government will keep the need for specific legislation under review.