§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) when he plans to report on the results of the consultation on his Department's document "Introducing A More Structured Approach to Learning to Drive"; and if he will make a statement; [121074]
657W(2) how many submissions he received responding to his Department's consultation document "Introducing a More Structured Approach to Learning to Drive"; how many of those submissions included reference to advanced learning focused on driving safely on motorways; and if he will make a statement;[121075]
(3) what representations he has received regarding the inclusion of motorway driving lessons in a revised approach to learning to drive; and if he will make a statement. [121076]
§ Mr. JamiesonWe are currently considering all the views expressed in the 320 responses to this consultation document and will announce the way forward as soon as possible. The consultation included a section on motorway training. A summary of the responses to the consultation will be published at the same time as an announcement is made and will be sent to all those who contributed.
§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many drivers involved in motorway traffic accidents in the last five years(a) have not taken a motorway driving lesson and (b) have taken a motorway driving lesson since passing their driving test; and if he will make a statement. [121077]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe information requested is not available. However, on-going Departmental research is considering the training undertaken by learner and novice drivers, and details of their driving experience and accidents in the first three years after the driving test has been passed.