HC Deb 22 March 1976 vol 908 cc37-8W
Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will countermand or cancel his advice concerning the use of only hand and thumb pressure for testing rust.

Dr. Gilbert

No. This advice is based on many years' experience of roadworthiness testing. It prescribes the best method for assessing corrosion and does not cause unnecessary damage to the vehicle.

Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what reports he receives from garages which carry out MOT tests as to the identification of vehicles which have failed their tests.

Dr. Gilbert

All authorised examiners complete and return to this Department a form which summarises the results of every MOT test. The information recorded includes the registration mark of the vehicle, the outcome of the test, and, where apropriate, the categories of the defects which have resulted in a test failure.