§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Transport whether she will introduce legislation to empower the police or local borough councils or licensing authorities to tow off the road vehicles which have no current licence on show and make the owner liable for the cost of towing away and four times the arrears of licence fees due since last licensing the vehicle, these amounts to be paid on collection as a fixed penalty, with right of appeal to the courts.
§ Mr. John MorrisNo.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Transport, in view of the fact that the apppropriate authorities have been advised on several occasions of the registration numbers and the addresses of the owners of several vehicles which have been and are in constant daily use without a proper road fund licence, what actions she has taken or proposes to take.
§ Mr. John MorrisThe statutory responsibility for dealing with particular alleged 65W offences rests with the appropriate licensing authority. We are considering with the other interests concerned various measures to improve observance of the vehicle excise law.