HC Deb 31 January 1963 vol 670 cc214-5W
62. Mr. A. Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware of the growing practice of vehicle owners in the London area failing to re-licence their road vehicles at the appropriate time and driving such vehicles on the road un-licensed and thereby being un-insured against third party risks; and whether he will instruct the Metropolitan Police to take action against those committing these offences.

Mr. Woodhouse

My right hon. Friend has no evidence that this is in fact a growing practice, nor that it would normally have the effect of rendering a vehicle-owner un-insured against third party risks. The institution of proceedings in respect of an unlicensed vehicle is a matter for the local taxation authority, but so far as their other duties permit the police give every assistance to the local taxation authorities.