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Road Safety Bill [Lords]

I realise that, but my point was that with time people who have taken their test become mature drivers, so at any one time there may be only a small percentage of motorists on the road who have up-to-date knowledge of first aid. If the provision is to be effective, we need to consider giving refresher courses—but that is something that we can properly explore in Committee. My next point is about cycle helmets. The Secretary of State said that views on the issue were fairly evenly divided. I agree, but I am alarmed that the Government are sanctioning a change in the highway code, and it will recommend that cyclists wear a cycle helmet. That sits ill with the fact that the Government are saying that as a matter of policy they are on the fence. In that case, why does the highway code argue that cycle helmets are necessary? If the highway code says that, there is a danger that soon lawyers will be arguing that if a child is knocked off a bike by a motorist who is guilty of careless driving, any damages in a civil case should be reduced if the child was not wearing a helmet. If the highway code is to be altered in that way, Ministers need to reflect again on their position.