In a debate on the number of speed cameras, Baroness Scott of Needham Market raised the concerns of many when seeking assurances from Ministers that local police forces are not using speed cameras as a substitute for highways policing. As she noted in her speech on 28 January, while cameras undoubtedly pick up speed, they do not pick up drink-driving, dangerous driving, tailgating and such practices.
The Liberal Democrats have announced a major funding commitment to boost education in Shropshire.
Government education funding second worst in region last year.
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg today pledged to give every child a fair start in life by investing an extra £2.5bn in schools which could be used to cut class sizes, offer one-on-one tuition and provide catch-up classes.
Nick Clegg says his party would fund extra tuition and reduce class sizes in less advantaged areas
The Liberal Democrats have announced a major funding commitment to boost education in Leicestershire.