§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has had about the increasing delays in effecting a change of cherished number plate from one vehicle to another; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerSeveral. The present situation is not satisfactory. I hope to announce before long proposals based on the consultation document on cherished numbers.
28WThese will offer motorists a very much simpler and quicker service. In the meantime, I am taking steps to try to reduce present delays.