§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has made any estimate of the increased cost to the motor trade industry of plans to alter present MOT testing arrangements and, in particular, of likely expenditure for new machinery.
§ Dr. GilbertThe cost of the changes to individual garages will vary with circumstances, but the average cost has been estimated at £2,500. The main additional item of equipment is a roller brake tester, costing about £2,000 at current prices: this will be a requirement for all testing stations except those in remote rural areas.