§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will give the costs involved in issuing the circulars requesting information on the purchase of new cars; and under what statutory authority these circulars are being issued.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsThe extra cost of including statistical questions on the new form for registration of a motor vehicle is just under a penny per vehicle registered and is being borne by the motor industry. No statutory powers are needed.