§ 76. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Minister of Transport what steps he is taking to ensure the observation of the regulations against lorry drivers being required to drive excessive hours.
§ Mr. MarplesAn employer who requires a driver to work more than the permitted hours commits an offence against Section 73 of the Road Traffic Act, 1960. Enforcement of the law is a matter for the police and for the licensing authorities who have special staff for the purpose.