§ Mr. Allen Adamsasked the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made if the implications for the level of vehicle stockpiles in Scotland of the proposed change from August to October in the date for prefix licensing; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerNone. The reason for moving the month of the year identifier prefix change to October, from 1987, was the strongly pressed view of a major part of the motor industry that this would overall be the most310W beneficial alternative to the present August month of change, which is generally regarded as an unsatisfactory month for a substantial peak of new car sales.
§ Dr. Glynasked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received from the Motor Agents Association about his proprosed change in the vehicle registration system from August to October; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyI have received representations from the Motor Agents Association for a July rather than an October change. I told the association on 24 April that I would be prepared to consider an alternative if the weight of opinion in the motor industry as a whole changes, and provided that this is acceptable to the police. Otherwise the change will go ahead as planned in October 1987.