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Road Safety Bill [HL]

I think we have had an extraordinary debate on the issue. The Minister has surprised us by effectively announcing the end of the driving licence as we know it, which obviously has profound political and public interest. There are a lot of questions to be answered, as we have heard in this debate. Modern technology being what it is, the noble Baroness might be optimistic in thinking it can all be achieved in five years. Most of us are involved in all sorts of projects which seem to take much longer than we ever imagined they would. Whether we can link everyone up in five years to provide this will be interesting. There are, as I said, a lot of questions to be answered. One of my amendments on Report might be where the DVLA will be situated in the future. I think that the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, asked that pertinent question. We must reflect on the debate and read Hansard. There are lots of points to ponder. Perhaps the noble Baroness will think about the issues and clarify some of them. I am sure that we will return to the matter with renewed vigour on Report. I beg leave to withdrawn the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 25 not moved.]