§ Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress was made at the recent meeting of EEC Transport Ministers on the application of EEC rules governing lorry drivers' hours and records.
§ Dr. GilbertA number of countries were sympathetic to the United Kingdom's request for deferment of drivers' hours legislation. The Commission, while also expressing sympathy, drew attention to the serious legal problems involved. Discussions about how to overcome these are proceeding.