§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will introduce the necessary legislation to give him the authority to compel chief officers of the police to implement the fixed penalty system for vehicles which fail to show a current road fund licence.
§ Mr. CarlisleNo.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department at what date he proposes to call for reports from chief officers of the police as to the action they have taken in their respective areas for the implementation of the fixed penalty system for failing to have and exhibit a road fund licence; and whether he will give an assurance that on that date such reports will be called for and published.
§ Mr. CarlisleMy right hon. Friend is in regular consultation with chief officers of police on the subject and will bear the hon. Member's interest in mind; but he cannot give him any specific assurance.