HC Deb 14 December 1973 vol 866 cc225-6W
Mr. Farr

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if, in view of the current shortage of motor fuel, he will take steps to curtail the repetitive testing of motor vehicles; and, in particular, if he will discourage the bringing into use of new motor vehicle testing tracks and especially that at RAF, Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire, by Chrysler Limited.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Extended testing is essential to the production of safe, reliable and economical motor vehicles, but I am sure that vehicle manufacturers will make all possible economies in carrying out their testing programmes.

Chrysler Ltd. does not visualise that its test facility at Bruntingthorpe will be in full use earlier than mid-1974.

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