§ 36. Mrs. Joyce Butlerasked the Minister of Transport if she will now introduce regulations requiring all new models of cars to be fitted with antipollution devices, without waiting for further research into the subject.
§ Mr. John MorrisMedical research has not so far shown need for the introduction of new regulations for this purpose. It is already unlawful for a motor vehicle to discharge excessive smoke or vapour.
§ Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Transport what investigation she has caused to be made into the Scott metering system for reducing the carbon monoxide content of motor vehicle exhaust fumes, details of which were made available to her department in February, 1967.
§ Mr. John MorrisThe Department's mechanical engineers saw a demonstration of this device at Brands Hatch, and have discussed it with the inventor. They206W have studied the results of tests carried out by the Motor Industry Research Association. But the inventor has not been willing to disclose full details of his device without a prior guarantee of financial help to enable it to be developed. Such a condition is unacceptable.