HC Deb 02 August 1976 vol 916 c643W
Mr. Roy Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in the light of the fatal accident in Newport, Gwent, on 1st April 1976, details of which have been supplied to him, he will include more stringent testing of brakes and tyres in the new MOT regulations he proposes to introduce.

Dr. Gilbert

I am investigating the details of this case and will write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.