§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what account he took of the representations he received from the Transport and General Worker's Union about the introduction of tachographs before he agreed with the European Economic Community on the rules covering lorry drivers' hours.
§ Mr. PeytonAccession to the Community involves acceptance of Community Regulations already in force, though the timing of their application in the United Kingdom is negotiable. Her Majesty's Government rave requested a deferment of Regulation 543/69 which deals with drivers' hours and rest periods, and also of the date by which tachographs must be fitted to new vehicles under Regulation 1463/70; both requests are under discussion. I propose to discuss the matter further with the unions and trade associations.