§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy what he estimates would be the cost to: (a) the public and (b) industry and commerce in complying with the conditions of Clause 13 of the Energy Bill.
§ Mr. John SmithProducers of cars will be able to comply with the provisions by notifying my Department of the results of tests carried out themselves under the standard conditions prescribed under the Clause. The cost to the manufacturers of a test on a sample car of each model or within an agreed range of models will generally represent a tiny proportion of the cost of producing each car to which that test is relevant. The only other cost falling on the car industry and trade will be that of ensuring that the test information is published in sales promotion literature, in manuals and handbooks provided to first purchasers and at showrooms and similar places. The cost to the public will be negligible.