Written question asked by Brian H Donohoe (Labour) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the measures his Department is taking to ensure that (a) uninsured and (b) unlicensed drivers are kept off the road. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Donohoe: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the measures his Department is taking to ensure that (a) uninsured and (b) unlicensed drivers are kept off the road. [198113] Mr. Jamieson: The Department commissioned Professor David Greenaway of Nottingham University to carry out a review of motor insurance arrangements in the UK, publication of the report was on 11 August and we set up an implementation board in September to see that action follows. Working jointly with the insurance industry we now plan to introduce legislation, improve procedures and design education, publicity and enforcement programmes to drive down uninsured driving. These build on measures we announced last year to tighten the vehicle registration and licensing system.

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