§ Mr. John Ellisasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he intends to issue new regulations on high intensity rear lights for vehicles; if so, when; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HoramMy right hon. Friend intends to make regulations requiring that all new vehicles, subject to certain exceptions, should be fitted with at least one high intensity rear fog lamp. It is also proposed to regulate the construction, position and use of such lamps when fitted to both new and existing vehicles. Interested bodies will be consulted early in 1978 with a view to enactment of regulations later in the year. It is proposed to make the regulations effective from October 1979.