§ Vernon CoakerTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister on what date he sent new guidelines on dealing with abandoned cars to local authorities; and if he will make a statement. [70005]
§ Mr. MeacherI have been asked to reply.
New Regulations (Statutory Instrument 2002–746) to reduce the time after which local authorities can remove vehicles abandoned on the highway came into force on 9 April. These were sent on 11 April under a letter of guidance to the chief executive of each waste collection authority, waste disposal authority and joint waste disposal authority in England.