HC Deb 23 November 1966 vol 736 c309W
98. Mr. Iremonger

asked the Minister of Transport when she proposes to set up her Advisory Committee on the Control of Motor Rallies' Regulations.

Mr. John Morris

I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer given to my

1961–62 1962–63 1963–64 1964–65 1965–66
Summonses … … … … 4,969 4,559 4,847 6,899 5,918
Convictions … … … … 4,468 3,953 4,532 5,990 5,220

Information on the number of summonses and convictions in goods vehicle maintenance cases as distinct from other

1961–62 1962–63 1963–64 1964–65 1965–66
Summonses … … … … 2,514 3,474 4,086 3,506 4,406
Convictions … … … … 2,350 3,352 3,965 3,393 4,233

The numbers of cases in which licences were revoked or curtailed for safety

1961–62 1962–63 1963–64 1964–65 1965–66
Revoked … … … 1 Nil 2 3 12
Suspended or Curtailed … … … 3 8 7 129 146

120. Mr. John Hall

asked the Minister of Transport when the new safety standards for goods vehicles will become enforceable.

Mr. Swingler

The higher, specified braking efficiencies laid down in the revised Construction and Use Regulations which were laid before the House on 3rd November will become effective on 1st January, 1968, but other changes permitting the use of spring brakes and split braking systems come into effect on 1st December, 1966. Improvements dependent upon plating and type approval will have to await the making of Regulations under the provisions of the Road Safety Bill now before Parliament.