§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Transport whether she is aware of the growing practice of motor car manufacturers notifying persons who have purchased new cars years after purchase that various faults have been discovered; and whether she will seek power to ensure that these vehicles are perfect and need no modifications after leaving the factories.
§ Mrs. CastleI cannot legislate for perfection and I welcome the initiative of British manufacturers in advising customers of faults which could affect the safety of their vehicles.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Transport whether she will cause an investigation to be made to ascertain to what extent motor accidents which have occurred over the years were caused by defects or faults in the cars involved, which were subsequently called in for modification by the manufacturers; and whether she will make a statement.
§ Mrs. CastleI am informed that most of the defects which have led to vehicles being called in for modification have come to light as a result of either inspections or incidents which have not been accidents.