§ Mr. Normantonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is satisfied that tyres being imported for use on public services vehicles meet the 537W appropriate safety standards and manufacturing specifications which apply to British made tyres; and what controls and checks apply to such tyres.
§ Mr. CarmichaelIt is an offence to use any tyre which is unsuitable for the purpose to which the vehicle is being put. The responsibility for complying with the law rests primarily with the operator, but public service vehicles are also tested by the Department's vehicle examiners.