§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in view of the high percentage of total test failures due to defective brakes, he will institute spot tests for defective brakes; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Dr. GilbertRoadside spot checks are already carried out.
§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he last visited a vehicle testing station.
§ Dr. GilbertNeither my right hon. Friend nor I have yet made an official visit to a vehicle testing station, but I intend to do so at a suitable opportunity.
§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many practising motor engineers are members of any Government committee working with the EEC on the standard-isation or harmonisation of vehicle tests.
§ Dr. GilbertQualified engineering staff of the Department of the Environment attend committee of the European Community dealing with these subjects.