HC Deb 03 July 1962 vol 662 cc262-3
16. Mr. Hocking

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give consideration to reclassifying, for the purpose of the Hire Purchase Regulations, the moped as a cycle.

Mr. N. Macpherson

The concessions made last month represent the limit to which my right hon. Friend is prepared to go at present, but he will watch the situation closely.

Mr. Hocking

In view of the fact that a moped is recognised as being an auxiliary bicycle, will not my hon. Friend have another look at this question and perhaps consult the industry and try to straighten out this anomaly?

Mr. Macpherson

When we looked at this, we decided that it was rather difficult to classify it as a self-propelled vehicle, but if the industry would like to see me at the Board of Trade, I shall be very pleased to see its representatives.