Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Wednesday, 26 October 2005, in the House of Lords.

Road Safety Bill [HL]

Road Safety Bill (HL). Lords Committee stage fourth day. Clauses 29, 31-48 agreed to. Clause 30 agreed to as amended. Schedules 4 and 5 agreed to as amended. New clauses considered.

Secondary information

Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 674 c1170-203, 1215-48, 1263-96
Session: 2005-06
Department: Department for Transport
Legislative stage: Committee stage
Procedure: New clauses
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Related items: Road Safety Bill (HL) 2005-06. Explanatory Notes HL Bill 5-EN also published.
Tuesday, 24 May 2005
Bills
House of Lords
Proceeding contributions: Earl Attlee | 674 c1192-3 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 130:"Before Clause 33, insert the following new clause—" ““CESSATION OF PAR...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1190 (Link to this contribution) I do not like to throw a spanner in the works but the open access railway directives 2001/1213 and 1...; Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1190 (Link to this contribution) I will withdraw the amendment but I do not think that the answer was totally satisfactory. First, I ...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1190 (Link to this contribution) I cannot talk in terms of immediate months but I assure the noble Lord that we shall implement the d...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1190-1 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 129:"After Clause 32, insert the following new clause—" ““LICENSING OF DRIV...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1191-2 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to the noble Earl for the precise way in which he tabled the amendment. We are not abo...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1188 (Link to this contribution) I too support the amendment. It is important to remember that by 21 most school leavers will have al...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1189-90 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to noble Lords for contributing to the debate, especially to the noble Lord, Lord Brad...; Lord Snape | 674 c1187-8 (Link to this contribution) I rise on this occasion to support the noble Lord, Lord Bradshaw. As your Lordships who served in th...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1176-80 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 122A:"Before Schedule 4, insert the following new schedule—" ““NEW SCHEDULE 2A ...; Lord Hanningfield | 674 c1176 (Link to this contribution) There is little disagreement between us on this. We got the answer from the Minister that we wanted,...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1180-1 (Link to this contribution) The noble Earl, Lord Attlee, says that the police have excellent driving schools. All I can say is t...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1180 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 122B:"Page 82, line 35, at end insert—" ““(3) The regulations shall make spe...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1182 (Link to this contribution) I understand why the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, made his contribution. My amendment referred to scho...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1181-2 (Link to this contribution) It is my misfortune to have to navigate between the Scylla of the position of the noble Earl, Lord A...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1182-3 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 123:"Page 91, line 44, after ““training”” insert ““or giving instruction as part...; Lord Ampthill | 674 c1182 (Link to this contribution) Having called Amendment No. 128, I apologise for my slip and now call Amendment No. 123.; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1183 (Link to this contribution) I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Hanham, on her forensic look at this matter. On the face of ...; Baroness Hanham | 674 c1183 (Link to this contribution) I have no objections to the amendments that have been moved. But I am unable to find anywhere else t...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1184 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 127:"After Clause 32, insert the following new clause—" ““GENERAL PROVISION...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1183-4 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendments Nos. 124 to 126:"Page 92, line 2, at end insert ““or giving instruction as part of ...; Viscount Simon | 674 c1185-6 (Link to this contribution) Perhaps I may be even more reactionary than my noble friend. If continental drivers have problems ad...; Lord Hanningfield | 674 c1185 (Link to this contribution) As most Members of this House will know, this is not official Conservative policy. Therefore, we on ...; Lord Snape | 674 c1185 (Link to this contribution) I apologise for striking a discordant note in your Lordships’ House. Some of us are quite proud of t...; Earl of Mar and Kellie | 674 c1185 (Link to this contribution) I notice from the national cycle route which goes past my house—National Cycle Route 76—that the Nat...; Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1187 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 128:"After Clause 32, insert the following new clause—" ““YOUNG DRIVERS’ SC...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1186-7 (Link to this contribution) I was not the least bit surprised by the Minister’s confidence when he rose to the Dispatch Box to r...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1186 (Link to this contribution) This issue has been debated for the past 30 years. I thought for a moment that we were in danger of ...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1174 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 122:"Page 38, line 1, leave out from ““section”” to end of line 5 and insert ““1...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1173-4 (Link to this contribution) I thank the noble Earl, Lord Attlee, for answering the question of the noble Baroness, Lady Hanham, ...; Lord Mawhinney | 674 c1173 (Link to this contribution) I would be grateful if the Minister would explain how informed consumers are supposed to be informed...; Lord Hanningfield | 674 c1174-5 (Link to this contribution) Our opposition to Clause 31 is relevant to our recent discussion. The explanatory note on Clause 32,...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1175 (Link to this contribution) The noble Lord is challenging a different philosophy with regard to guarantees to the public. Heavy ...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1175-6 (Link to this contribution) It is important to remember that a candidate for an HGV test can waste an awful lot of time using a ...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1176 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful for that point. I notice that the noble Lord, Lord Hanningfield, is enjoying that rema...; Lord Hanningfield | 674 c1171-2 (Link to this contribution) I thank the Minister for that answer. Perhaps he could comment further. The issue we are worried abo...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1171 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful for the comments of the noble Lord, Lord Hanningfield. He will recognise that the DVLA...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1172 (Link to this contribution) I do not have a great deal to add on the principles behind the charging, but I assure the noble Lord...; Lord Hanningfield | 674 c1172 (Link to this contribution) Disabled people and the elderly often change addresses rather more than some other people, so there ...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1172 (Link to this contribution) The charge is for the renewal of the licence. There will be no fee for notifying change of address.; Lord Hanningfield | 674 c1172 (Link to this contribution) We must look further at the Minister’s response. With that, I shall not pursue this course today. C...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1172-3 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 121:"Page 37, line 40, leave out from beginning to ““courses”” in line 43 and in...; Baroness Hanham | 674 c1173 (Link to this contribution) I want to ask the Minister a question; the Committee must forgive me if I ought to know the answer. ...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1173 (Link to this contribution) I can help my noble friend. To be able to give paid instruction, you have to be registered with the ...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1170 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I beg to move that the House do now again resolve itself into Committee on this Bill. Mov...; Lord Higgins | 674 c1231 (Link to this contribution) Of course it is a matter for local authorities to make a judgment on the appropriate height. But the...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1230-1 (Link to this contribution) I hear what the noble Lord says. However, his amendment ties me down to the distinct uniformity of o...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1231 (Link to this contribution) It is a constructive and interesting point which we shall take on board.; Baroness Hanham | 674 c1230 (Link to this contribution) I had intended to speak in support of my noble friend’s amendment. However, he seems to be doing ver...; Lord Higgins | 674 c1230 (Link to this contribution) Perhaps I may immediately make a comment on the noble Lord’s three points. First, the curved shape t...; Lord Higgins | 674 c1230 (Link to this contribution) There is lack of uniformity in the height of pedestrian islands or dividing islands even within a fe...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1230 (Link to this contribution) I congratulate the noble Lord on introducing a subject that we have not met in recent Bills. I had t...; Lord Higgins | 674 c1227-9 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 136:"After Clause 38, insert the following new clause—" ““RESTRICTIONS ON T...; Earl of Mar and Kellie | 674 c1229 (Link to this contribution) I should like to intervene in a friendly manner on the amendment. I hope that the noble Lord, Lord H...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1229-30 (Link to this contribution) Perhaps we should have centimetres in Scotland and millimetres in England. That would sort the matte...; Baroness Hanham | 674 c1227 (Link to this contribution) The Minister must be the only person in the country who thinks that not everybody who is fined after...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1226-7 (Link to this contribution) In this debate there is a danger of reiterating some of the issues that we discussed a short while a...; Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1226 (Link to this contribution) I support this amendment because, like the noble Baroness, Lady Hanham, I am a member of a local aut...; Earl of Dundee | 674 c1226 (Link to this contribution) As my noble friend Lady Hanham has just pointed out, the speed camera income received in fines goes ...; Baroness Hanham | 674 c1225-6 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 134:"After Clause 38, insert the following new clause—" ““APPLICATION OF SU...; Baroness Hanham | 674 c1225 (Link to this contribution) I thank the Minister for that reply, which was a bit like a curate’s egg: half good and half bad. I ...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1224-5 (Link to this contribution) Caution is the name of the game for the Government in response to the noble Baroness’s amendment. We...; Earl of Mar and Kellie | 674 c1224 (Link to this contribution) I believe that the Bill does apply in Scotland. The Road Traffic Act is reserved.; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1224 (Link to this contribution) There may be occasions when this is a good idea. One has to think of the relationship between the tr...; Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1221 (Link to this contribution) I do not want to delay proceedings further, but we are looking for something solid. Will the Ministe...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1220-1 (Link to this contribution) The noble Lord, Lord Colwyn, has an interesting point. He will recognise that we have variable warni...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1221 (Link to this contribution) I do not know whether it is anomalous or simply a reflection of the fact that we are all on a learni...; Baroness Hanham | 674 c1222-3 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 133:"After Clause 38, insert the following new clause—" ““MOTORCYCLES IN BU...; Lord Hanningfield | 674 c1221-2 (Link to this contribution) For once, the Minister and I agreed more than everyone else did, which is interesting. I appreciate ...; Earl of Mar and Kellie | 674 c1223 (Link to this contribution) The suggestion of the noble Lord, Lord Higgins, would not work in the city of Edinburgh, because the...; Lord Higgins | 674 c1223 (Link to this contribution) I rise to support my noble friend’s amendment, but suggest that it is too modest. There is a strong ...; Lord Brougham and Vaux | 674 c1224 (Link to this contribution) The Bill does not apply to Scotland.; Lord Harris of Haringey | 674 c1216-7 (Link to this contribution) I concur with my noble friends on this point. I understand that the Transport Research Laboratory ha...; Viscount Simon | 674 c1216 (Link to this contribution) I agree totally with my noble friend, and there is one further thing that I would like to say. It is...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1216 (Link to this contribution) As the Committee will know, I believe that people should keep within the law when it comes to speed ...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1219-20 (Link to this contribution) We have got criteria, so we know the basis on which cameras should be installed. My noble friend wil...; Lord Harris of Haringey | 674 c1219 (Link to this contribution) My noble friend has, of course, a silken tongue. He is flattering to all of your Lordships who have ...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1217-9 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to all noble Lords who have contributed to the debate, perhaps most of all to my noble...; Lord Hunt of Chesterton | 674 c1217 (Link to this contribution) I support my colleagues, but in the spirit of the way in which we work in this Chamber I should say ...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1220 (Link to this contribution) Before the Minister answers the question posed by my noble friend Lord Harris, I point out that he s...; Lord Harris of Haringey | 674 c1220 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to my noble friend and do not wish to prolong the discussion much further. My understa...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1203 (Link to this contribution) Indeed, I will. Clause 38 agreed to.; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1203 (Link to this contribution) I beg to move that the House do now resume. Moved accordingly, and, on Question, Motion agreed to. ...; Lord Hanningfield | 674 c1215-6 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 132:"After Clause 38, insert the following new clause—" ““AMENDMENT OF TRAF...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1202-3 (Link to this contribution) It is terribly exciting that Sweden, Lithuania and Poland have a reciprocal arrangement. However, if...; Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1203 (Link to this contribution) As an addenda to the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, why is it not possible—there being...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1203 (Link to this contribution) Perhaps I may write to both Members of the Committee on those points.; Lord Hanningfield | 674 c1203 (Link to this contribution) I, too, need some clarity. We all want to stop vehicle crime and will do what we can to stop it wher...; Lord Hanningfield | 674 c1200-1 (Link to this contribution) Clause 38 provides statutory authority to the DVLA in Great Britain and Driver and the Vehicle Licen...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1201 (Link to this contribution) The noble Lord raises an interesting point. There have been recent press reports about the number of...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1199-200 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to the noble Earl, Lord Attlee. I assure him that the Government share his concern tha...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1200 (Link to this contribution) I listened carefully to the Minister’s response. I am sorry to say that she did not produce a single...; Lord Brougham and Vaux | 674 c1198 (Link to this contribution) had given notice of his intention to move Amendment No. 130A:"After Clause 34, insert the following ...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1198-9 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 131:"After Clause 37, insert the following new clause—" ““CONDITIONS ATTACH...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1198 (Link to this contribution) No, it does not proscribe that. One of the additional components of an approved number plate can be ...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1198 (Link to this contribution) The noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, made an important point. It is very important that the Minister tells...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1197 (Link to this contribution) My department is not responsible for keeping a register of prosecutions, so that may be a difficult ...; Earl of Mar and Kellie | 674 c1197-8 (Link to this contribution) The Minister mentioned that the Bill extends the standardisation regulations to Scotland and to Nort...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1197 (Link to this contribution) We are aware of the strength of arguments being put. I will in due course give further reassurances ...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1197 (Link to this contribution) Will my noble friend write to Members who have contributed to the debate to say how many successful ...; Viscount Simon | 674 c1195 (Link to this contribution) One thing that could be expanded upon at some stage is that there are sometimes places at markets wh...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1195 (Link to this contribution) The Committee will be surprised to hear that I support my noble friend Lord Brougham and Vaux if, an...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1195-7 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate. I recognise that, in his amendment...; Lord Brougham and Vaux | 674 c1197 (Link to this contribution) We debated a similar amendment in May 2001 on the Vehicles (Crime) Act. I was assured then that numb...; Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1197 (Link to this contribution) I ask the Minister to reply to the point about the DVLA keeping an up-to-date register, because the ...; Lord Brougham and Vaux | 674 c1193-4 (Link to this contribution) My Amendment No. 130A, which is grouped with my noble friend’s amendment, seems to be coming from a ...; Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1194-5 (Link to this contribution) I support what the noble Lord, Lord Brougham and Vaux, has said. I am aware that all number plate su...; Lord Hanningfield | 674 c1195 (Link to this contribution) I also support my noble friend Lord Brougham and Vaux. My name has been added to this amendment.; Earl Attlee | 674 c1290-1 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful for the customary way the noble Lord, Lord Tanlaw, has introduced this amendment. On t...; Lord Montagu of Beaulieu | 674 c1291 (Link to this contribution) I am an enthusiastic supporter of the amendment. I have been in Parliament now for 50 years, and thi...; Baroness Gibson of Market Rasen | 674 c1291 (Link to this contribution) I rise very briefly. As the noble Lord, Lord Tanlaw, has said, RoSPA supports this amendment, and wo...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1291 (Link to this contribution) I very much support the amendment. I have been a great believer in this for years. The noble Barones...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1291-3 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Tanlaw, for the way in which he introduced the debate and for ...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1293 (Link to this contribution) The Minister has been extremely helpful in accepting the road safety argument, but he has not actual...; Lord Tanlaw | 674 c1293 (Link to this contribution) I thank the Minister for his response and, indeed, acceptance of the fact that the amendment is conn...; Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1294-5 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 169:"After Clause 43, insert the following new clause—" ““PROOF NECESSARY T...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1295 (Link to this contribution) I am very grateful to the noble Lord for the way in which he moved the amendment. I should be only t...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1294 (Link to this contribution) I believe that my noble friend is right.; Viscount Simon | 674 c1294 (Link to this contribution) I thank my noble friend for her reply. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, ...; Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1295 (Link to this contribution) I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendments Nos. 169A to 16...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1295-6 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 172:"Page 98, line 3, at end insert—"

Viscount Simon | 674 c1294 (Link to this contribution) I am not certain whether I heard my noble friend say that that will allow photographs to be taken in...

Viscount Simon | 674 c1293-4 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 168A:"After Clause 43, insert the following new clause—"    ““PROSECUTION OF O...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1270-2 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 152:"After Clause 40, insert the following new clause—"    ““INTERPRETATION: H...

Lord Rogan | 674 c1272 (Link to this contribution) I support the noble Earl, Lord Attlee. I first experienced the Segway human transporter on a visit t...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1272 (Link to this contribution) I tried this machine out at lunchtime in your Lordships’ car park, along with a few other noble Lord...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1272-3 (Link to this contribution) I do not think that is a source of amusement. She was quite frightened to start with but she asked m...

Earl of Liverpool | 674 c1273-4 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I suspect my noble friend Lord Attlee will be much encouraged by the support he has receiv...

Viscount Simon | 674 c1274 (Link to this contribution) The first two amendments appear exceedingly good. I wanted to try out the Segway at lunchtime today,...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1274 (Link to this contribution) I confess that I have forgotten what that section of the Highways Act does.

Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1274-5 (Link to this contribution) Let me enlighten the Committee about that section—not that I am hanging the whole of my argument on ...

Baroness Hanham | 674 c1275 (Link to this contribution) In bus lanes.

Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1266-7 (Link to this contribution) had given notice of his intention to move Amendment No. 151ZA:"After Clause 39, insert the following...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1268-9 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 151C:"After Clause 39, insert the following new clause—"    ““RETROSPECTIVE LE...

Baroness Gibson of Market Rasen | 674 c1267 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 151B:"After Clause 39, insert the following new clause—"    ““DRIVER FATIGUE: ...

Viscount Simon | 674 c1270 (Link to this contribution) I place on record that I also approve of this amendment.

Baroness Crawley | 674 c1270 (Link to this contribution) I thank noble Lords for their contributions. While I am on my feet, I want to thank the noble Lord, ...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1269 (Link to this contribution) I support this amendment very strongly. I own an old car—a 1931 Lagonda. The insurance is very cheap...

Lord Montagu of Beaulieu | 674 c1269-70 (Link to this contribution) Perhaps it is unnecessary for me to declare an interest in old cars, since it has been there for 50 ...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1270 (Link to this contribution) I thank the Minister for her extremely helpful reply. I hope that she will make sure that when offic...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1280 (Link to this contribution) That is all very well, but the problem has been going on for years. When we have local authorities w...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1280 (Link to this contribution) I am a little grateful for the Minister’s response. We often say that it is a helpful response; the ...

Baroness Crawley | 674 c1280 (Link to this contribution) I am presuming that there are advertisements that would be lawful, as my briefing says that we are r...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1280 (Link to this contribution) I was about to suggest to the Minister that she wrote to me. It is important that the farmers do not...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1279 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful for the Minister’s response. We do not have time to pursue the matter now, but I may r...

Baroness Gibson of Market Rasen | 674 c1279 (Link to this contribution) I support the amendment.

Baroness Crawley | 674 c1279-80 (Link to this contribution) Yes, there is a problem, and yes, we are working on it, in the words of my noble friend Lord Rooker....

Viscount Simon | 674 c1280-1 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 137:"After Clause 38, insert the following new clause—"    ““DISPLAY OF PROOF ...

Baroness Crawley | 674 c1281 (Link to this contribution) While I do not doubt the good intentions behind the amendment tabled by my noble friend, I have to d...

Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1276-7 (Link to this contribution) I cannot do so with any precision. Let me make the obvious point. As the noble Earl, Lord Attlee, su...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1276 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to all noble Lords who have contributed to the debate, except for the Minister, at who...

Lord Swinfen | 674 c1275-6 (Link to this contribution) Does the Minister recall that there was a time when a man had to walk in front of a car with a red f...

Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1276 (Link to this contribution) I am enormously grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Swinfen. He has just won for me a wager with my off...

Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1275 (Link to this contribution) The noble Baroness is helpful, as ever. I cannot go ““snap”” on that, either. We could have dedicate...

Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1279 (Link to this contribution) I hope that I can be more helpful to the noble Earl than he suggested I was on the previous amendmen...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1277-9 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 155:"After Clause 42, insert the following new clause—"    ““REMOVAL OF VEHICL...

Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1285 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful for the chance to intrude on the conversation. I congratulate the noble Lords on condu...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1285 (Link to this contribution) Could that welcome reduction be because they are wearing crash helmets?

Baroness Hanham | 674 c1286 (Link to this contribution) I think that I owe the movers of the amendment an apology. It will teach me to intervene without rea...

Lord Swinfen | 674 c1286-7 (Link to this contribution) It would be interesting if the Minister would write to me with the problems that he sees with the dr...

Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1286 (Link to this contribution) I think that the noble Baroness is being characteristically generous. I checked that out as I though...

Earl of Mar and Kellie | 674 c1289-90 (Link to this contribution) I have to say that I am not terribly pleased about this amendment. It may well be fine in the east o...

Lord Tanlaw | 674 c1287-9 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 162:"After Clause 42, insert the following new clause—"    ““REPORT ON EFFECT ...

Baroness Hanham | 674 c1290 (Link to this contribution) Before my noble friend stands up to support this Motion, I have the same reservations about it as th...

Lord Tanlaw | 674 c1290 (Link to this contribution) Before the noble Lord sits down, presumably they have electric light in Stornaway, as they have else...

Viscount Simon | 674 c1281 (Link to this contribution) I understand what my noble friend said about the imperfections of the amendment. I will seek further...

Earl of Listowel | 674 c1284 (Link to this contribution) I note what the noble Baroness says. I am sure that the amendment is faulty in several ways, but I n...

Baroness Hanham | 674 c1283-4 (Link to this contribution) May I intervene briefly on the amendment and ask the movers, because I have not had a chance to spea...

Earl of Listowel | 674 c1283 (Link to this contribution) I have put my name to this amendment. I strongly support what the noble Lord, Lord Swinfen, has said...

Lord Swinfen | 674 c1281-3 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 160:"After Clause 42, insert the following new clause—"    ““CAUSING OR PERMIT...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1284-5 (Link to this contribution) I believe that wearing a helmet is right. I question whether the provision should be in primary legi...

Earl of Listowel | 674 c1284 (Link to this contribution) I hear what the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, says. I recall what he said at Second Reading of his own ...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1284 (Link to this contribution) I have a few problems with this matter. Of course it is a good idea to wear crash helmets. I wear on...

Baroness Gibson of Market Rasen | 674 c1284 (Link to this contribution) I support in principle Amendment No. 160. It seems to me that the saving of one child from death or ...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1234-5 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to my noble friend for moving her amendment. She asked a number of interesting questio...

Lord Brougham and Vaux | 674 c1234 (Link to this contribution) As vice-president of RoSPA, I agree with the noble Baroness that safety is paramount. But I quite ag...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1235 (Link to this contribution) I have concerns about this. Clearly, we need as many places where motorists can stop as possible. I ...

Baroness Hanham | 674 c1232-3 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 138:"Page 45, line 8, after ““controls”” insert ““on entry and””" The noble Bar...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1232 (Link to this contribution) had given notice of his intention to move Amendment No. 137A:"After Clause 38, insert the following ...

Baroness Gibson of Market Rasen | 674 c1234 (Link to this contribution) I rise with my president of RoSPA hat on to say that I neither support nor oppose the amendments. Bu...

Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1233-4 (Link to this contribution) I plead with the Minister to think very carefully about this. I am advised that the Institute of Adv...

Lord Higgins | 674 c1231-2 (Link to this contribution) I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 137 not move...

Lord Tunnicliffe | 674 c1241-3 (Link to this contribution) I rise briefly to support these amendments. I declare my interest as chairman of the Rail Safety and...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1241 (Link to this contribution) I am sorry for intervening. Network Rail gave me this paper, but it is so small that I have made a m...

Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1240-1 (Link to this contribution) I support the amendments moved by the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley. There is a series of these amendmen...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1238-40 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 140:"After Clause 39, insert the following new clause—"    ““POWER TO IMPOSE R...

Baroness Hanham | 674 c1237-8 (Link to this contribution) I apologise for worrying the Minister with nagging details, but the questions from all sides of the ...

Lord Brougham and Vaux | 674 c1237 (Link to this contribution) Such areas might have toilet facilities. Who would clean them?

Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1237 (Link to this contribution) We would not want to go into too much definition because a commercial operator might apply to operat...

Viscount Simon | 674 c1235 (Link to this contribution) I do not intend to be too mischievous, but I noted that the noble Baroness, Lady Hanham, very carefu...

Earl of Mar and Kellie | 674 c1235 (Link to this contribution) I believe there is a small devolution issue here. While the Road Traffic Act is certainly reserved, ...

Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1245-7 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Berkeley, who tabled these important new clauses, and to all c...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1245 (Link to this contribution) I have added my name to Amendments Nos. 140, 142 and 144. The good news is that I have very rarely, ...

Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1247-8 (Link to this contribution) Consultations will take place between the highway authorities and rail about these matters. As I ind...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1247 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful for the Minister’s wise response to Amendment No.143 on the penalties for bridge strik...

Baroness Crawley | 674 c1248 (Link to this contribution) I beg to move that the House be resumed. In moving this Motion I suggest that the Committee stage be...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1248 (Link to this contribution) I am very grateful to my noble friend for his comprehensive reply but I am also very disappointed in...

Viscount Simon | 674 c1263 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 146:"After Clause 39, insert the following new clause—"    ““DRIVERS’ HOURS   ...

Earl of Dundee | 674 c1243 (Link to this contribution) As the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, indicated, this group of amendments on level crossings will do thr...

Earl of Mar and Kellie | 674 c1245 (Link to this contribution) Briefly, I like these three amendments, for these reasons. First, they make some attempt to equalise...

Lord Snape | 674 c1243-5 (Link to this contribution) I too support the amendment so ably moved by my noble friend Lord Berkeley. Without again boring you...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1265-6 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 148:"After Clause 39, insert the following new clause—"    ““POWER TO REQUIRE ...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1265 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to the Minister for her explanation. She is quite right—as is the noble Earl, Lord Att...

Viscount Simon | 674 c1264 (Link to this contribution) I have a vague recollection—I have no idea whether I am right or wrong—that Westminster City Council...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1266 (Link to this contribution) I am extremely grateful to my noble friend for those assurances. At this late hour, I shall read the...

Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1266 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to my noble friend for the way in which he has introduced the amendment. I can give hi...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1264 (Link to this contribution) I am not sure that this is a matter for legislation. It is important to turn off the engine when one...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1264 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 147:"After Clause 39, insert the following new clause—"    ““STATIONARY VEHICL...

Viscount Simon | 674 c1264 (Link to this contribution) I am so glad that my noble friend foresaw that I was to table an amendment to this effect. I beg lea...

Baroness Crawley | 674 c1263-4 (Link to this contribution) I have good news for my noble friend. Those amendments seek to reintroduce various provisions relati...

Lord Harris of Haringey | 674 c1221 (Link to this contribution) I understand the reasons that the Minister set out, and we all look forward to hearing the results o...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1192 (Link to this contribution) I can understand where the Minister is coming from, but I hope he will note my concern, which is wit...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1184-5 (Link to this contribution) This is an excellent amendment. Such a measure should have come in years ago. It is a little like st...

Earl of Mar and Kellie | 674 c1291 (Link to this contribution) I am very grateful to the noble Lord for suggesting that; I did not know he was a convert. We also h...

Baroness Gibson of Market Rasen | 674 c1268 (Link to this contribution) I thank my noble friend for that reply. In the light of it, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. ...

Lord Colwyn | 674 c1220 (Link to this contribution) Would the noble Lord also agree that, in an ideal world, speed limits should be variable and cameras...

Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1190 (Link to this contribution) Further to that, the legislation for the introduction of cameras in bus lanes has taken at least fiv...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1188 (Link to this contribution) I have put my name down to support the amendment. Both noble Lords who have spoken have talked about...

Viscount Simon | 674 c1173 (Link to this contribution) I know that some driving instructors provide written contracts before they start teaching the candid...

Lord Hanningfield | 674 c1170-1 (Link to this contribution) I give notice of my intention to oppose Clause 29 standing part of the Bill. It would, in short, int...

Baroness Crawley | 674 c1296 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendments Nos. 172A to 178:"Page 98, line 32, leave out ““paragraph 6”” and insert ““paragrap...

Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1267-8 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to my noble friend for introducing this amendment. The Government fully share her conc...

Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1235-7 (Link to this contribution) If my noble friend Lord Simon were not seeking to be too mischievous, it seems to me that he was the...

Baroness Crawley | 674 c1264-5 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Berkeley for raising this issue and to other noble Lords who h...

Lord Hanningfield | 674 c1175 (Link to this contribution) I was not suggesting that one should reduce the qualification, the test requirements or the safety a...

Lord Berkeley | 674 c1276 (Link to this contribution) I thank the noble Earl for giving way. How and when does the department intend to evaluate this mach...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1277 (Link to this contribution) As I said, I am not completely surprised by the position of the Minister, but I am sure that we will...

Earl of Listowel | 674 c1285 (Link to this contribution) I know that it is late. However, there has been considerable progress in recent years in encouraging...

Lord Brougham and Vaux | 674 c1237 (Link to this contribution) Will the Minister considered defining in the Bill what is the picnic area?

Baroness Crawley | 674 c1201-2 (Link to this contribution) I go straight to the specific questions asked by the noble Lord, Lord Hanningfield, and my noble fri...

Baroness Crawley | 674 c1296 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendments Nos. 180 to 185: "Page 106, line 2, at end insert—"

Baroness Crawley | 674 c1294 (Link to this contribution) My noble friend Lord Simon may be aware that the Government introduced the ability to photograph sus...

Lord Tanlaw | 674 c1273 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I, too, support the noble Earl, Lord Attlee. I have a declared interest in electric vehicl...

Earl Attlee | 674 c1279 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 156:"After Clause 42, insert the following new clause—"    ““REGULATIONS CONTR...

Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1285-6 (Link to this contribution) That is a factor but given his noble friends’ due regard for research, they propose the amendment be...

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Crime prevention Advertising Bus lanes Buses Cameras Cycling Fraud Fees and charges Immobilisation of vehicles Fixed penalties Level crossings Exhaust emissions Large goods vehicles Driving instruction Helmets Medical examinations Motor vehicles Pollution control Motorcycles Motorway service areas Registration Young people Working hours Safety Roads Road traffic control Testing Road signs and markings Speed limits Road traffic offences Vehicle number plates Driving licences
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Road Safety Bill (HL) 2005-06
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© UK Parliament 2026; Viscount Simon | 674 c1294 (Link to this contribution) I am not certain whether I heard my noble friend say that that will allow photographs to be taken in...; Viscount Simon | 674 c1293-4 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 168A:"After Clause 43, insert the following new clause—" ““PROSECUTION OF O...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1270-2 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 152:"After Clause 40, insert the following new clause—" ““INTERPRETATION: H...; Lord Rogan | 674 c1272 (Link to this contribution) I support the noble Earl, Lord Attlee. I first experienced the Segway human transporter on a visit t...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1272 (Link to this contribution) I tried this machine out at lunchtime in your Lordships’ car park, along with a few other noble Lord...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1272-3 (Link to this contribution) I do not think that is a source of amusement. She was quite frightened to start with but she asked m...; Earl of Liverpool | 674 c1273-4 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I suspect my noble friend Lord Attlee will be much encouraged by the support he has receiv...; Viscount Simon | 674 c1274 (Link to this contribution) The first two amendments appear exceedingly good. I wanted to try out the Segway at lunchtime today,...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1274 (Link to this contribution) I confess that I have forgotten what that section of the Highways Act does.; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1274-5 (Link to this contribution) Let me enlighten the Committee about that section—not that I am hanging the whole of my argument on ...; Baroness Hanham | 674 c1275 (Link to this contribution) In bus lanes.; Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1266-7 (Link to this contribution) had given notice of his intention to move Amendment No. 151ZA:"After Clause 39, insert the following...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1268-9 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 151C:"After Clause 39, insert the following new clause—" ““RETROSPECTIVE LE...; Baroness Gibson of Market Rasen | 674 c1267 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 151B:"After Clause 39, insert the following new clause—" ““DRIVER FATIGUE: ...; Viscount Simon | 674 c1270 (Link to this contribution) I place on record that I also approve of this amendment.; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1270 (Link to this contribution) I thank noble Lords for their contributions. While I am on my feet, I want to thank the noble Lord, ...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1269 (Link to this contribution) I support this amendment very strongly. I own an old car—a 1931 Lagonda. The insurance is very cheap...; Lord Montagu of Beaulieu | 674 c1269-70 (Link to this contribution) Perhaps it is unnecessary for me to declare an interest in old cars, since it has been there for 50 ...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1270 (Link to this contribution) I thank the Minister for her extremely helpful reply. I hope that she will make sure that when offic...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1280 (Link to this contribution) That is all very well, but the problem has been going on for years. When we have local authorities w...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1280 (Link to this contribution) I am a little grateful for the Minister’s response. We often say that it is a helpful response; the ...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1280 (Link to this contribution) I am presuming that there are advertisements that would be lawful, as my briefing says that we are r...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1280 (Link to this contribution) I was about to suggest to the Minister that she wrote to me. It is important that the farmers do not...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1279 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful for the Minister’s response. We do not have time to pursue the matter now, but I may r...; Baroness Gibson of Market Rasen | 674 c1279 (Link to this contribution) I support the amendment.; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1279-80 (Link to this contribution) Yes, there is a problem, and yes, we are working on it, in the words of my noble friend Lord Rooker....; Viscount Simon | 674 c1280-1 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 137:"After Clause 38, insert the following new clause—" ““DISPLAY OF PROOF ...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1281 (Link to this contribution) While I do not doubt the good intentions behind the amendment tabled by my noble friend, I have to d...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1276-7 (Link to this contribution) I cannot do so with any precision. Let me make the obvious point. As the noble Earl, Lord Attlee, su...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1276 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to all noble Lords who have contributed to the debate, except for the Minister, at who...; Lord Swinfen | 674 c1275-6 (Link to this contribution) Does the Minister recall that there was a time when a man had to walk in front of a car with a red f...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1276 (Link to this contribution) I am enormously grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Swinfen. He has just won for me a wager with my off...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1275 (Link to this contribution) The noble Baroness is helpful, as ever. I cannot go ““snap”” on that, either. We could have dedicate...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1279 (Link to this contribution) I hope that I can be more helpful to the noble Earl than he suggested I was on the previous amendmen...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1277-9 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 155:"After Clause 42, insert the following new clause—" ““REMOVAL OF VEHICL...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1285 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful for the chance to intrude on the conversation. I congratulate the noble Lords on condu...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1285 (Link to this contribution) Could that welcome reduction be because they are wearing crash helmets?; Baroness Hanham | 674 c1286 (Link to this contribution) I think that I owe the movers of the amendment an apology. It will teach me to intervene without rea...; Lord Swinfen | 674 c1286-7 (Link to this contribution) It would be interesting if the Minister would write to me with the problems that he sees with the dr...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1286 (Link to this contribution) I think that the noble Baroness is being characteristically generous. I checked that out as I though...; Earl of Mar and Kellie | 674 c1289-90 (Link to this contribution) I have to say that I am not terribly pleased about this amendment. It may well be fine in the east o...; Lord Tanlaw | 674 c1287-9 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 162:"After Clause 42, insert the following new clause—" ““REPORT ON EFFECT ...; Baroness Hanham | 674 c1290 (Link to this contribution) Before my noble friend stands up to support this Motion, I have the same reservations about it as th...; Lord Tanlaw | 674 c1290 (Link to this contribution) Before the noble Lord sits down, presumably they have electric light in Stornaway, as they have else...; Viscount Simon | 674 c1281 (Link to this contribution) I understand what my noble friend said about the imperfections of the amendment. I will seek further...; Earl of Listowel | 674 c1284 (Link to this contribution) I note what the noble Baroness says. I am sure that the amendment is faulty in several ways, but I n...; Baroness Hanham | 674 c1283-4 (Link to this contribution) May I intervene briefly on the amendment and ask the movers, because I have not had a chance to spea...; Earl of Listowel | 674 c1283 (Link to this contribution) I have put my name to this amendment. I strongly support what the noble Lord, Lord Swinfen, has said...; Lord Swinfen | 674 c1281-3 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 160:"After Clause 42, insert the following new clause—" ““CAUSING OR PERMIT...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1284-5 (Link to this contribution) I believe that wearing a helmet is right. I question whether the provision should be in primary legi...; Earl of Listowel | 674 c1284 (Link to this contribution) I hear what the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, says. I recall what he said at Second Reading of his own ...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1284 (Link to this contribution) I have a few problems with this matter. Of course it is a good idea to wear crash helmets. I wear on...; Baroness Gibson of Market Rasen | 674 c1284 (Link to this contribution) I support in principle Amendment No. 160. It seems to me that the saving of one child from death or ...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1234-5 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to my noble friend for moving her amendment. She asked a number of interesting questio...; Lord Brougham and Vaux | 674 c1234 (Link to this contribution) As vice-president of RoSPA, I agree with the noble Baroness that safety is paramount. But I quite ag...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1235 (Link to this contribution) I have concerns about this. Clearly, we need as many places where motorists can stop as possible. I ...; Baroness Hanham | 674 c1232-3 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 138:"Page 45, line 8, after ““controls”” insert ““on entry and””" The noble Bar...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1232 (Link to this contribution) had given notice of his intention to move Amendment No. 137A:"After Clause 38, insert the following ...; Baroness Gibson of Market Rasen | 674 c1234 (Link to this contribution) I rise with my president of RoSPA hat on to say that I neither support nor oppose the amendments. Bu...; Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1233-4 (Link to this contribution) I plead with the Minister to think very carefully about this. I am advised that the Institute of Adv...; Lord Higgins | 674 c1231-2 (Link to this contribution) I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 137 not move...; Lord Tunnicliffe | 674 c1241-3 (Link to this contribution) I rise briefly to support these amendments. I declare my interest as chairman of the Rail Safety and...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1241 (Link to this contribution) I am sorry for intervening. Network Rail gave me this paper, but it is so small that I have made a m...; Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1240-1 (Link to this contribution) I support the amendments moved by the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley. There is a series of these amendmen...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1238-40 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 140:"After Clause 39, insert the following new clause—" ““POWER TO IMPOSE R...; Baroness Hanham | 674 c1237-8 (Link to this contribution) I apologise for worrying the Minister with nagging details, but the questions from all sides of the ...; Lord Brougham and Vaux | 674 c1237 (Link to this contribution) Such areas might have toilet facilities. Who would clean them?; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1237 (Link to this contribution) We would not want to go into too much definition because a commercial operator might apply to operat...; Viscount Simon | 674 c1235 (Link to this contribution) I do not intend to be too mischievous, but I noted that the noble Baroness, Lady Hanham, very carefu...; Earl of Mar and Kellie | 674 c1235 (Link to this contribution) I believe there is a small devolution issue here. While the Road Traffic Act is certainly reserved, ...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1245-7 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Berkeley, who tabled these important new clauses, and to all c...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1245 (Link to this contribution) I have added my name to Amendments Nos. 140, 142 and 144. The good news is that I have very rarely, ...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1247-8 (Link to this contribution) Consultations will take place between the highway authorities and rail about these matters. As I ind...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1247 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful for the Minister’s wise response to Amendment No.143 on the penalties for bridge strik...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1248 (Link to this contribution) I beg to move that the House be resumed. In moving this Motion I suggest that the Committee stage be...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1248 (Link to this contribution) I am very grateful to my noble friend for his comprehensive reply but I am also very disappointed in...; Viscount Simon | 674 c1263 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 146:"After Clause 39, insert the following new clause—" ““DRIVERS’ HOURS ...; Earl of Dundee | 674 c1243 (Link to this contribution) As the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, indicated, this group of amendments on level crossings will do thr...; Earl of Mar and Kellie | 674 c1245 (Link to this contribution) Briefly, I like these three amendments, for these reasons. First, they make some attempt to equalise...; Lord Snape | 674 c1243-5 (Link to this contribution) I too support the amendment so ably moved by my noble friend Lord Berkeley. Without again boring you...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1265-6 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 148:"After Clause 39, insert the following new clause—" ““POWER TO REQUIRE ...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1265 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to the Minister for her explanation. She is quite right—as is the noble Earl, Lord Att...; Viscount Simon | 674 c1264 (Link to this contribution) I have a vague recollection—I have no idea whether I am right or wrong—that Westminster City Council...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1266 (Link to this contribution) I am extremely grateful to my noble friend for those assurances. At this late hour, I shall read the...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1266 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to my noble friend for the way in which he has introduced the amendment. I can give hi...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1264 (Link to this contribution) I am not sure that this is a matter for legislation. It is important to turn off the engine when one...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1264 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 147:"After Clause 39, insert the following new clause—" ““STATIONARY VEHICL...; Viscount Simon | 674 c1264 (Link to this contribution) I am so glad that my noble friend foresaw that I was to table an amendment to this effect. I beg lea...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1263-4 (Link to this contribution) I have good news for my noble friend. Those amendments seek to reintroduce various provisions relati...; Lord Harris of Haringey | 674 c1221 (Link to this contribution) I understand the reasons that the Minister set out, and we all look forward to hearing the results o...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1192 (Link to this contribution) I can understand where the Minister is coming from, but I hope he will note my concern, which is wit...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1184-5 (Link to this contribution) This is an excellent amendment. Such a measure should have come in years ago. It is a little like st...; Earl of Mar and Kellie | 674 c1291 (Link to this contribution) I am very grateful to the noble Lord for suggesting that; I did not know he was a convert. We also h...; Baroness Gibson of Market Rasen | 674 c1268 (Link to this contribution) I thank my noble friend for that reply. In the light of it, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. ...; Lord Colwyn | 674 c1220 (Link to this contribution) Would the noble Lord also agree that, in an ideal world, speed limits should be variable and cameras...; Lord Bradshaw | 674 c1190 (Link to this contribution) Further to that, the legislation for the introduction of cameras in bus lanes has taken at least fiv...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1188 (Link to this contribution) I have put my name down to support the amendment. Both noble Lords who have spoken have talked about...; Viscount Simon | 674 c1173 (Link to this contribution) I know that some driving instructors provide written contracts before they start teaching the candid...; Lord Hanningfield | 674 c1170-1 (Link to this contribution) I give notice of my intention to oppose Clause 29 standing part of the Bill. It would, in short, int...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1296 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendments Nos. 172A to 178:"Page 98, line 32, leave out ““paragraph 6”” and insert ““paragrap...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1267-8 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to my noble friend for introducing this amendment. The Government fully share her conc...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1235-7 (Link to this contribution) If my noble friend Lord Simon were not seeking to be too mischievous, it seems to me that he was the...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1264-5 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Berkeley for raising this issue and to other noble Lords who h...; Lord Hanningfield | 674 c1175 (Link to this contribution) I was not suggesting that one should reduce the qualification, the test requirements or the safety a...; Lord Berkeley | 674 c1276 (Link to this contribution) I thank the noble Earl for giving way. How and when does the department intend to evaluate this mach...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1277 (Link to this contribution) As I said, I am not completely surprised by the position of the Minister, but I am sure that we will...; Earl of Listowel | 674 c1285 (Link to this contribution) I know that it is late. However, there has been considerable progress in recent years in encouraging...; Lord Brougham and Vaux | 674 c1237 (Link to this contribution) Will the Minister considered defining in the Bill what is the picnic area?; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1201-2 (Link to this contribution) I go straight to the specific questions asked by the noble Lord, Lord Hanningfield, and my noble fri...; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1296 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendments Nos. 180 to 185: "Page 106, line 2, at end insert—"; Baroness Crawley | 674 c1294 (Link to this contribution) My noble friend Lord Simon may be aware that the Government introduced the ability to photograph sus...; Lord Tanlaw | 674 c1273 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I, too, support the noble Earl, Lord Attlee. I have a declared interest in electric vehicl...; Earl Attlee | 674 c1279 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 156:"After Clause 42, insert the following new clause—" ““REGULATIONS CONTR...; Lord Davies of Oldham | 674 c1285-6 (Link to this contribution) That is a factor but given his noble friends’ due regard for research, they propose the amendment be...
Subjects: Crime prevention Advertising Bus lanes Buses Cameras Cycling Fraud Fees and charges Immobilisation of vehicles Fixed penalties Level crossings Exhaust emissions Large goods vehicles Driving instruction Helmets Medical examinations Motor vehicles Pollution control Motorcycles Motorway service areas Registration Young people Working hours Safety Roads Road traffic control Testing Road signs and markings Speed limits Road traffic offences Vehicle number plates Driving licences
Legislation: Road Safety Bill (HL) 2005-06
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