§ Mr. Leslie Huckfieldasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has made to the United States Government about the effects on British car manufacturers of legislation proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce exhaust emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen by the 1975 model year.
§ Mr. PeytonNone.
§ Mr. Leslie Huckfieldasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what consultations he has had with representatives of British car manufacturers about the legislation he proposes to introduce to reduce British exhaust emission levels permitted, in view of the sums of money being spent on research by that industry:
(2) what time period will be allowed to British car manufacturers to comply with proposed legislation to reduce exhaust emission; whether he will allow them sufficient lead time; and whether he will make a statement;
(3) what proposals he has for legislation to introduce European Commission for Europe standards of carbon monoxide exhaust emissions.
§ Mr. PeytonConsultations will be starting shortly with interested organisations, including manufacturers, on proposals requiring petrol-engined vehicles manufactured after April next year to comply with the Economic Commission for Europe's standards on vehicle emissions.