HC Deb 18 July 2001 vol 372 cc205-6W
John Thurso

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what discussions he has had with the European Commission about an exemption from the Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001 to allow the import of American vehicles with small number plates; and if he will make a statement. [4756]

Mr. Jamieson

Officials have recently met with representatives of the European Commission and American car importers. The Government are carefully considering the representations made and will make an announcement shortly.