§ Sir George Youngasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the statutory provisions which lay on public authorities responsibility for prosecuting owners of untaxed motor vehicles; and if he is satisfied with the current effectiveness of these provisions.
§ Dr. GilbertThe relevant provision is Section 3 of the Vehicles (Excise) Act 1971. I am satisfied that, within the limitation of the resources available, the provision is effective.