Road Safety

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:14 pm on 15 June 2021.

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Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour 2:14, 15 June 2021

I thank Darren Millar for that. I do remember very well the very, very sad death of Olivia 12 months ago, and I can only imagine the impact that that will have had on her family. Like so many families, they have, as Darren Millar said, channelled their grief into trying to make sure that the same experience isn't shared by others. As far as I am aware, telematic services are not a responsibility devolved to us here in Wales, but I'm very happy to make sure I look carefully at the work of the campaign. 

One of the things that we do fund as a Welsh Government is the Pass Plus scheme for young people. So, it's free for young people in Wales. So, having passed their test, they can then go on to have a further six modules, as I remember, making sure that they don't think that just because they've passed their test, they're fit for all the challenges that driving on modern roads will face them. So, I very much want to associate myself with the general points that the Member has made, and give him an undertaking that I will look carefully at what the campaign is saying on the matter of telematics.

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