Mr. John Fulham:

I thank the Deputy. I think we would all echo what Ms Kennedy has said. The introduction of the increased fine is welcome as a measure because there is nothing that influences behavioural change than a hit in one's back pocket, to be honest. That is what people react to. However, the key to that is implementation so if the rules are not enforced, the change, while welcome, will not be effective. The key to delivery is enforcement.

The Deputy also asked about the primary medical certificates. We are all probably in agreement that a major review of primary medical certificates needs to be undertaken. As to the question on eligibility, the resignation of the board will in all likelihood mean a public raising of the concerns and frustrations around the primary medical certificate issue. I say that without any inside information about the board and it was not a matter I was coming here to address today. We must remember, alongside that issue, the mobility allowance and transport grant were stopped nearly a decade ago and have not come back. The committee knows there is a broad suite of issues. A review is required of the primary medical certificate. It is as simple as that. The sooner it can get under way, the better.