17. Mr. John Mark Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received regarding the proposed change in the anniversary of the motor vehicle registration prefix; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI have received representations from individual manufacturers, including BL, and from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders generally supporting an October changeover; and from the Motor Agents Association and individual motor traders calling for July to be the month of change.