§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the delays incurred in re-licensing vehicles for road tax purposes; and if he will seek powers to have such re-licensing done centrally.
Mr. Bob BrownSo far as we are aware, there is no general or unreasonable delay by licensing authorities. Our intention to introduce legislation to provide for centralisation has already been announced.
LIMITS ON DRIVERS' HOURS Under Road Traffic Act 1960 Under Transport Bill* European limits under Draft EEC regulations Daily limits, maximum hours Continuous duty without break … … 5½ 5½ 4½ (driving) Hours of Driving … … 11 9 9 (10) (10 twice a week) Hours of Work … … 11 11 13 Length of Working Day … … 14 11 13 (12½) Daily rest period, minimum hours … … 10 11 11 (10 twice a week) Weekly limits, maximum hours … … 77 60 54 (driving) Days off per week, minimum … … — 1 — (1 per fortnight for stage bus drivers) * Items in brackets refer to the interim arrangements proposed.