§ 94. Mr. G. Porterasked the Minister of Transport whether, in order to assist the road safety movement, he will take steps with other Ministers concerned and the motorcar manufacturers to improve the supply and distribution of those motorcar spare parts which are needed to enable the owners of existing vehicles to maintain them in a roadworthy condition and, in particular, replacement parts for the steering mechanism, transmission, brakes and tyres.
§ Mr. BarnesIn conjunction with the Ministry of Supply arrangements are in force under which my regional maintenance and certifying officers assist the owners of vehicles engaged on essential work in obtaining spare parts which are in short supply. Particular attention is given by both Ministries to the production of parts for such units as steering30W mechanism, transmission and brakes. I understand that production of tyres is improving and that the supply to additional classes of motorists of new car size tyres, as opposed to retreads, will be authorised as soon as possible.