Question follow-through · 40141

Driving Instruction: Children

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had recent discussions with the Under 17 Car Club on the geographical scope of the Pathfinder Initiative; and whether she has plans to hold such discussions.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Department for Transport
Tabled
20 Mar 2025
Target answer date
24 Mar 2025
Answer
26 Mar 2025 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 20 Mar 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had recent discussions with the Under 17 Car Club on the geographical scope of the Pathfinder Initiative; and whether she has plans to hold such discussions.

  2. 24 Mar 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 26 Mar 2025

    Answer published

    The Secretary of State for Transport has not had any discussions with the Under 17 Car Club but the Government welcomes initiatives to help young people drive safely.

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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