§ 56. Mr. R. W. Elliottasked the Minister of Transport what results he has achieved in his efforts to ensure that there is adequate inspection of heavy goods vehicles in the interests of public safety.
§ Mr. Tom FraserThe increased effort devoted to spot inspections of goods vehicles does not appear yet to have brought about any general improvement. Nevertheless, operators have been induced to take collective measures to improve vehicle maintenance standards; and I particularly welcome the initiative of the Traders' Road Transport Association in establishing a maintenance inspection service. The spot inspections will continue, and I am also pressing on with my plans for the annual testing of the heavier goods vehicles.