§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Transport out of how many of the 12,720 private vehicles stopped on spot road cheats in the year ending 30th September, 1967 were reports made that vehicles so stopped were not displaying a current road fund licence.
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§ Mr. MarshThis information is not available since the purpose of the spot checks is to check on the observance of the Construction and Use and Lighting Regulations, particularly brakes, lights and steering.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Transport whether he will take the necessary action to obtain the national figures of the number of road vehicles reported for failing to possess and display a current road fund licence.
Mr. Bob BrownWe already receive annual reports of vehicles reported to taxation authorities for not having vehicle licences. The offence of not displaying a licence is a matter for the police and the action taken by them was given in reply to my hon. Friend's Question on 10th May.—[Vol. 764, c.157.]
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that on numerous occasions the owner of commercial vehicle number 3688CD has been reported for failing to have a current road fund licence, but on 16th May this vehicle was still being used illegally; and if he will now initiate a prosecution.
Mr. Bob BrownI understand that the Greater London Council is investigating reports made to it about this vehicle. As my hon. Friend well knows, it is not for my right hon. Friend to initiate prosecutions in this matter.