Motoring Offences Review

Debate between Lord Faulks and Baroness Randerson

Thursday 7th July 2016 Lords Chamber

[Lord Faulks]

I am sure that a number of noble Lords will be sympathetic with that observation, and I agree with my noble friend. The answer is that the consultation will provide the basis of the review that we have carried out and it will invite all sorts of observations which will be most valuable.

[Baroness Randerson (LD)]

My Lords, Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 covers the civil enforcement of moving traffic offences, but the Government have never introduced the necessary secondary legislation. London and Welsh local authorities already have these powers, and they find them very effective at reducing congestion and enabling buses to run smoothly. Can the Minister explain why the Government are so unwilling to give local authorities the powers they need to do the job and whether they have any plans to do so in the future?

[Lord Faulks]

I am afraid that I do not have an instant answer to the question put by the noble Baroness, but I will look into the matter and write to her about it.