§ 121. Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will give an assurance that while the postal strike continues no proceedings will be taken against motorists who are unable to renew their car licences.
§ Mr. PeytonIt is for local taxation authorities to decide whether proceedings should be instituted against motorists reported for using a vehicle without a valid excise licence.
§ Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is aware that many motorists have many miles to travel to the local authority office where their car is normally taxed, that long queues and waste of time will also occur; and what advice he has given to local authorities on this matter during the postal strike.
§ Mr. PeytonThe strike has undoubtedly caused very great inconvenience to many motorists needing to renew476W their licences. My Department has been in touch with local taxation offices and has offered advice where appropriate.