§ Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated number of minibuses currently being used on farms which will be affected by EEC Regulation 543/69 which will compel drivers to be aged over 21 years; and if he will seek to prevent the implementation of this regulation in view of the hardship that will be created.
§ Mr. PeytonI will write to my hon. Friend as soon as I have this information. Implementation of the regulation is a treaty obligation, but I intend to seek some relief for minibuses before the regulation is applied to domestic journeys on 1st January 1976.