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Road Safety Bill [HL]

I do not want to be drawn too far, because I cannot pre-empt the consequences of the Government’s consideration of the representations made. I am, however, giving the assurance that the noble Earl, Lord Dundee, might expect; namely, that we are taking the issue with sufficient seriousness, taking all factors into account—and intend to act soon. Of course, as the noble Earl, Lord Attlee, would recognise, we are concerned that careless driving which results in very serious injury or fatality needs to be taken more seriously than it has been in the past. That was the burden of the contribution made by the noble Earl, Lord Dundee, to the debate, and the basis of his amendment. I cannot accept his amendment and want him to withdraw it, but I want the Committee to recognise that we intend to act on this matter.