HC Deb 14 October 1976 vol 917 cc170-1W
Mr. Norman Fowler

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what action he is taking to end the ban on the transfer of cherished numbers by staff of the Swansea Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Horam

Proposals have been put to the unions concerned. I await their response.

Mr. Norman Fowler

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what advice he can give to motorists who wish to place cherished numbers on their cars.

Mr. Horam

To await the outcome of current discussions in the negotiating machinery, bearing in mind that in selling a vehicle the vendor loses any entitlement to its registration mark.

Mr. Norman Fowler

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what estimate he can give of the number of motorists who have been affected by the ban imposed by staff at the Swansea Vehicle Licensing Centre.

Mr. Horam

About one in 1,000.

Mr. Norman Fowler

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether it still remains Government policy that the transfer of cherished numbers should continue.

Mr. Horam

Yes, but under tighter rules than hitherto.