§ Mr. J. H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when the licensing and registration of vehicles will be centralised; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PeytonThe first vehicle work to be centralised will be the first licensing and registration of new vehicles with effect from 1st April 1974. The starting date has had to be deferred by three months to ensure the completion of preparations for centralisation. I am asking 129W local authorities for their continued cooperation in working to the new timetable. Arrangements will be made to inform vehicle owners and others in good time before they are affected.