§ Mr. Simeonsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of the percentage of motor car tyres changed at garages and by tyre factors which fall below the minimum standards permitted by law.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsI have made no such estimate.
§ Mr. Simeonsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to remind users of the MI to check that their tyres conform to standards required by law.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsThe need for motorists to be familiar with the standards required by the law relating to tyre maintenance is not confined to users of the M1. General advice is given in the highway code and there is more detailed information in the Department's driving manual.