§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that although for three years details have been supplied to the Metropolitan Police of hundreds of unlicensed vehicles on the roads, these vehicles are still used without the current road fund licence; why, when police 318W officers near Bethnal Green Road were asked on Sunday, 4th February, to take action, none was taken; and what steps he will take to see that the police enforce the law when requested.
§ Mr. Taverne:I am sure the police do what they can, having regard to all their other responsibilities, to assist the vehicle licensing authorities. The Commissioner of Police informs me that none of the officers on duty in Bethnal Green Road on 4th February has reported being approached by my hon. Friend; but if he will let me have particulars of the occasion, I will ask the Commissioner to make further inquiries.