HC Deb 17 May 1966 vol 728 cc229-30W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware of the growing practice of owners of Tippy and rubble lorries of using false number plates, and refusing to license these vehicles when warned by the police; and what action he has taken or proposes to take to see that when the police attempt to enforce the law these drivers are not allowed to ignore police instructions.

Mr. Taverne

It would be for the chief officer of police to decide what action to take on any evidence put before him about the use of particular vehicles with false number plates, and the Commissioner will investigate any cases arising in the Metropolitan Police District about which my hon. Friend may provide details.