HC Deb 29 January 1958 vol 581 c353
40. Mr. Vane

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation when he intends to publish the amendments to the Regulations for public service vehicles in order to extend their application to certain vehicles of utility type and low seating capacity.

Mr. Watkinson

I have decided to relax the Conditions of Fitness Regulations for vehicles with not more than twelve seats on the lines proposed in the circular letter issued on 24th May last. The necessary changes in the revised consolidated Regulations are now being made, and I hope to issue them next month.

Mr. Vane

Will my right hon. Friend do all he can to ensure that there is no more delay? This has been under consideration for about eighteen months, and it would be a good thing if the Ministry of Transport would move more rapidly in a worth-while job.

Mr. Watkinson

I have just said to my hon. Friend that there will be no more delay. The delay which has taken place is due to the fact that, if we are to get this right, we must obviously have long consultations with the motor trade.