HC Deb 21 February 1968 vol 759 cc114-5W
58. Mr. Longden

asked the Minister of Transport what progress she has made in her plans to introduce new regulations for controlling exhaust fumes from motor vehicles.

Mr. Carmichael

We have no such plans. It is already unlawful for a vehicle to discharge excessive smoke or vapour and medical research has not so far shown a need to control these emissions more closely.

80. Mrs. Joyce Butler

asked the Minister of Transport what are the factors preventing the introduction of regulations at an early date to control motor exhaust fumes.

Mr. Carmichael

I would refer my hon. Friend to the Answer given to the hon. Member for Hertfordshire, South-West (Mr. Longden) today.