HC Deb 10 March 1965 vol 708 c82W
54. Mr. Hamling

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will take powers to withdraw operating licences from road haulage firms who are repeatedly convicted of allowing their drivers to work more than the statutory maximum hours or who allow their vehicles to operate in a dangerous condition.

Mr. Swingler

No. The licensing authorities for goods vehicles already have power to revoke or suspend the licences of road carriers guilty of serious or repeated safety offences.