§ 68. Mr. Maxwell-Hyslopasked the Minister of Transport, if he is aware that, despite the assurance given in the vehicle registration book that no person would be prosecuted for failing to renew a vehicle excise licence within 14 days of the expiry of the old licence, such prosecutions, resulting in conviction and fining of the accused, are continuing; whether he will now introduce legislation to clarify the position; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Tom FraserAs I said in my Answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow, Shettleston (Sir M. Galpern) on 17th May, I am not aware of any case where proceedings have been taken against a motorist who has renewed his vehicle excise licence within fourteen days of the expiry of his previous one. If, however, the hon. Member has information to the contrary which he can give me, I shall be very ready to investigate it.