Questions to Minister for Economy, Science and Transport
The Drink-drive Limit
 14:40
Janet Finch-Saunders
4. What discussions has the Minister had with the UK Government regarding the current drink-drive limit in Wales? OAQ(4)0509(EST)
 
14:40
 Edwina Hart
The setting of drink-drive limits is not devolved, but I am very much in favour of the issue being devolved and I have consistently lobbied the UK Government to see powers devolved to Wales.
 
14:40
 Janet Finch-Saunders
Great. Well, my next question really was to say that three in four motorists said that they would like to see a lower drink-drive legal limit in England and Wales, with 43% wanting the limit to fall to just 20 mg—effectively a zero-tolerance figure. Are discussions on-going with the UK Government in that regard and what are your opinions on the matter?
 
14:40
 Edwina Hart
Yes, well, of course, Silk 2 has recommended the devolution of speed limits and drink-drive limits. I think that I’m very much with the individuals who would like to see a reduction.