§ Mr. Whiteheadasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he will implement EEC Regulation 1463/70 requiring the use of tachographs on newly registered lorries and those carrying dangerous loads.
§ Mr. William RodgersI shall be in a position to form a view as soon as I have been able to hold full discussions with the road transport industry.
§ Mr. Whiteheadasked the Secretary of State for Transport what evidence he has that tachographs contribute to road safety when regularly used in lorries.
§ Mr. William RodgersI understand that some other EEC countries have evidence to suggest that tachographs do contribute to road safety but this remains an area for consideration in this country.