Business of the House

Andrew Western Excerpts

Thursday 9th May 2024 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Rosie Winterton)]

I remind Members that it is important to ask the Leader of the House about business connected with the House, as well as congratulating various people.

[Andrew Western (Stretford and Urmston) (Lab)]

My constituent Janice lost her brother in 2020 in a tragic incident caused by a dangerous driver. She has since campaigned tirelessly for those convicted of causing death by dangerous driving to receive lifetime driving bans. As things stand, I understand that the Government are looking at the issue, but they have been doing so for some time. May we have a statement from the relevant Minister setting out the Government’s intentions, and whether they will seek to ensure that those convicted of causing death by dangerous driving cannot again get behind the wheel?

[Penny Mordaunt]

I thank the hon. Gentleman for bringing Janice’s work on this important issue to the attention of the House, and I thank her for what she is doing in the wake of an appalling tragedy to ensure that no one else has to endure what she has been through. I will ensure that both the Lord Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Transport have heard the request for an update on this important matter.