Transport Minister Mike Penning told MPs that uninsured driving was a "plague" on constituents and the police.

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Mrs Ellman also expressed disappointment that shipping minister Mike Penning had "instructed regular coastguards not to give evidence to the committee".

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Road Safety Minister Mike Penning said there were no plans to make helmets compulsory, but added that he would keep the matter under review.

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