§ 7. Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Transport what consideration she has given to replacing the present letter and number system of vehicle registration marks, by an all-number system; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MorrisThe present system was fully reviewed before it was introduced in 1963. A registration system consisting entirely of numbers has some disadvantages, including a smaller capacity and more difficulty in recognition and memorising.
§ Mr. OnslowI am sure that the House will agree with the disadvantages the hon. Gentleman has stated, but would he draw the same disadvantages to the attention of the Postmaster-General, because they apply equally to telephone numbers?