Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of changes to drink driving thresholds on pubs.

The Government has consulted on proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences as part of the Road Safety Strategy. This includes the general principle of lowering the drink-drive limit in England and Wales.

The Government recognises the important role pubs play in local economies and communities.

The Government will conduct an impact assessment following consideration of consultation responses and an evidence-led options analysis. We are currently analysing responses.