Mr. MALONE:

asked the Home. Secretary whether he will consider introducing legislation in order to prevent the granting of licences to drive motor cars and other motor vehicles to persons who are unsuitable and who cannot pass a simple test?

I have been asked to answer this question. I would refer the hon. Member to the Second -Interim Report of the Departmental Committee on the Taxation and Regulation of Road Vehicles, and, for the reasons therein stated, I am -unable to propose legislation.