Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent representations he has received on the introduction of graduated driver licensing for young people.

My officials have been in touch with the motor insurance industry and academic experts to discuss telematics. We are keen to further understand the intrinsic effects that telematics products can have on the driving behaviour of novice drivers - that is why we are undertaking Government led research to further strengthen the independent evidence base in this area.

With regards to graduated driver licensing, I have received a number of representations on this subject and I expect to have meetings with both a Member of the Scottish Government and the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety to continue to discuss this important matter shortly.