Road Traffic Act 1988 (Alcohol Limits) (Amendment) Bill [HL] Debate
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Lord Berkeley
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Road Traffic Act 1988 (Alcohol Limits) (Amendment) Bill [HL]
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Lord Berkeley (Lab)
My Lords, if the Minister is going to look at further evidence on the effect of lowering the alcohol limit on people driving to pubs, could he look at evidence relating to people, including younger people, not drinking alcohol but still driving to pubs with other people who may drink? There is evidence that suggests that some younger people are much more responsible than older people when it comes to drinking and driving.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
As someone who during his university days was often the driver for others who were merrier in the car, I can perhaps reflect on a personal dimension. Of course, the noble Lord is quite right that we need to consider the full impact of that and to look at the evidence base as presented.