§ Mr. GapesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what was the outcome of the recent consultation on a scheme for the impounding of illegally operated heavy goods vehicles. [55774]
§ Dr. ReidThe consultation period ended on 29 May. There were 36 responses. These showed overwhelming support for our proposals. We are now working up a comprehensive detention scheme with the aim of bringing it into effect at the earliest available opportunity. This will require primary legislation.