Clause 23 - Careless, and inconsiderate, driving

Road Safety Bill [Lords]

Public Bill Committees, 28 March 2006, 5:00 pm

Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

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Owen Paterson (Shadow Minister, Transport; North Shropshire, Conservative)

We are in favour of the courts having more flexibility. As we understand it, the clause would give a wider range of powers to the courts, so we approve of it.

Question put and agreed to.

Clause 23 ordered to stand part of the Bill.