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Jan. 01, 1972 - I wasn't driving, says Sir Gerald; Sir Gerald Nabarro, Conservative MP for South Worcestershire, described two motorists as common informers after they had complained to the police about his driving in his Daimler NAB 1, it was claimed at Winchester Crown Court yesterday. Mr. John Spokes, prosecuting, said that Sir Gerald forced two motorists off the road and on to the verge while overtaking a line of cars in face of oncoming traffic. The prosecution says Sir Gerald was driving. He says he was not, That is the issue. Sir Gerald, of Orchar House, Broadway, Worcestershire, pleaded not guilty to driving dangerously on the A36 near Totton, Hants, last May. Sir Gerald said in evidence that he was not at the wheel of the car at the time. It was being driven by the woman secretary of his publishing company while he slept in one of the passenger seats. He said at the time of the alleged offence, Mr. Margaret Mason, a director and secretary of his publishing company, was driving. He was in the front passenger seat. Photo shows Mrs. Margaret Mason pictured beside Sir Gerald Nabarro's Daimler Sovereign NAB1, in Winchester yesterday

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