§ Sir Clive Bossomasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he intends to introduce legislation regarding safety cabs on tractors; and whether his new safety regulations for agricultural vehicles will affect Land Rovers, Austin Gypsies, Mercedes Uni-Goys and other types of powered vehicles used on the land.
§ Mr. HoyProposals for regulations were issued on 14th January, 1966 to all interested organisations; comments have been requested by 14th April, 1966. It is too early to say when regulations may be made. The proposals apply only to agricultural wheeled tractors of 11 cwt. weight or more and we have no evidence that they need to be extended to any other type of agricultural vehicle.
§ Sir Clive Bossomasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what certificates of exemption will be allowed in the new regulations regarding safety cabs on tractors; and if certificates will 177W be given to tractors used in the cultivation of hops and fruit.
§ Mr. HoyWhen our proposals for regulations on safety frames and safety cabs for tractors were issued for comment, it was stated that certificates of exemption would only be granted exceptionally for purposes such as research and development. We will of course be willing to consider comments on this as on other aspects of our proposals.