HC Deb 31 July 1952 vol 504 c183W
Mr. Callaghan

asked the Minister of Transport if he will estimate the number of dormant A or B licences for which no corresponding vehicles exist.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Definite information is not available, but it is thought that the number of such licences is negligible. If the holder of a licence ceases to own any vehicles specified on it he is under obligation to notify the licensing authority who then deletes the vehicle from the licence. Also, should a licensing authority become aware that a vehicle has ceased to be used under a licence for any reason other than a fluctuation in business he may remove the vehicle from the licence. A licence which has become non-effective during its currency must be surrendered for cancellation.

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