§ Mr. Amessasked the Secretary of State for Transport what plans his Department has to assist motor traders who may suffer as a result of the decision to change the vehicle registration prefix dates to October.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThe decision to change the month in which the new vehicle prefix letter is introduced to October in 1987 was designed to help the motor industry as a whole to overcome problems associated with high peaks of sales in the current month of change (August). The question of assistance does therefore not arise.
§ Mr. Amessasked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has had from vehicle suppliers with regard to his Department's plans to change the vehicle prefix registration dates to October.
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§ Mr. Michael SpicerWe have received a number of representations from the motor industry on this issue. Those from motor manufacturers generally support the change to October and those from motor dealers and importers are opposed to it.