Member

The point that the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, has mentioned is important. It is important that individuals pay a fixed penalty notice and do not shirk their responsibilities. I hope I can reassure the noble Lord that a robust process is already in place for non-payments of such notices, including—and this is quite a hefty penalty—a 50% increase in the fine amount and referral to a magistrates’ court, which could mean further costs falling on the individual.