§ 60. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware of the growing practice of persons converting old lorries into paraffin oil delivery vehicles with tanks of paraffin, many of which leak; and, as these are often unlicensed, not tested for roadworthiness and dangerous from many points of view including fire hazard, if he will take action to control these vehicles.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesI have no information about the extent of the practice described, nor any evidence to suggest that the conveyance by road of paraffin presents so serious a risk that special controls are needed. The licensing of vehicles, tests for roadworthiness and general requirements relating to the safe packing and securing of loads are matters for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport.