HC Deb 05 December 1975 vol 901 cc463-4W
Dr. Edmund Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when European Community Regulation 543/69 about road transport will come into force in the United Kingdom.

Dr. Gilbert

The regulation, which has applied to international transport since April 1973, is due to come into force for internal journeys on 1st January 1976. However, I have sought a deferment of the latter date, except in so far as it affects drivers' ages. I will make a further statement after the meeting of the EEC Council of Ministers (Transport) on 10th–11th December.