HC Deb 26 January 1953 vol 510 cc643-4
12. Mr. Lewis

asked the Minister of Transport to amend the application form for the licensing of vehicles for purposes under the Road Traffic Acts to include a declaration that the vehicle for which a road licence is required is properly fitted with suppressors against interference with television reception.

Mr. Braithwaite

My right hon. Friend has already included in the form questions relating to the fitting and licensing of radio sets and I do not consider that it would be desirable to add further questions which are not essential for the purposes of the Vehicles (Excise) Act, 1949, and which have no bearing on revenue.

Mr. Lewis

Could the Minister therefore adopt the suggestion that on the form there might be a statement drawing the attention of the car owner to the advisability of having a suppressor for the benefit of television users?

Mr. Braithwaite

I will take note of that point.