§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is satisfied with methods of enforcement of present regulations on suppressors fitted to car engines.
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§ Sir J. EdenI have been asked to reply.
Yes. The Wireless Telegraphy (Control of Interference from Ignition Apparatus) Regulations 1952 require all new motor vehicles sold for use in the United Kingdom since 1st July 1953 to be fitted with suppressors to prevent ignition interference. A representative sample of all cars manufactured or imported for use in this country is examined by my Ministry to ensure so far as is possible that the regulations are complied with. These arrangements work well, and complaints of ignition interference have been negligible in number for some years.