§ Mr. Copeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will seek to alter the law stipulating that a road fund licence can legally be displayed only in the bottom left-hand corner of the windscreen, or alter the advice to motorists printed on such licences as issued which makes no such stipulation.
§ Dr. GilbertSome control over the positioning of licences is necessary so that the police and traffic wardens can see them readily and so that they do not impede drivers' visibility. I am, however, 309W considering varying the position as at present prescribed.
§ Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek powers to make it compulsory for motorists when applying for a road fund licence, to be in possession of an insurance certificate which covers, as a minimum, the period of the road fund licence.
§ Dr. GilbertNo. I do not think that this would produce the effect that I take it my hon. Friend desires, namely, the prevention of deliberate evasion.