Brandon Lewis's comments are described as an 'insult to bereaved families'.
In a morning interview on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Northern Ireland Secretary Mr Lewis defended the prime minister's position, saying he had handled the fixed penalty the "right way".
Later, Labour's Sir Keir, a former director of public prosecutions, told the Commons: "No-one has ever broken down in tears because they couldn't drive faster than 20mph outside a school - don't insult the public with this nonsense." Under government rules, ministers are expected to resign for knowingly misleading MPs - and correct the record as soon as possible if they inadvertently tell Parliament something false.
Opposition parties are calling for the prime minister and chancellor to resign over their fines - but the two men have been backed by their fellow cabinet ministers.
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