HC Deb 22 February 1956 vol 549 c48W
107. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to advise local authorities to notify the holder of a motor vehicle excise licence when it is due for renewal, as is done by the Post Office in the case of a radio licence.

Mr. Watkinson

No. The cost of such a reminder system would far outweigh any advantage it might have. All motor vehicle excise licences expire either on 31st December or at the end of the calendar quarter for which they are current and, as they have to be fixed to the windscreen, a motorist is kept constantly reminded of the expiry date.