§ 38. Mr. Tom McMillanasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the policy of his Department on the implementation of EEC Regulation 543/69, particularly as it relates to tachographs.
§ Mr. William RodgersEEC Regulation 543/69 deals with drivers' hours and rest periods—not tachographs. Implementation of the regulation in the United Kingdom is at present deferred until 28th February 1977. Discussions are taking place within the EEC on a revised regulation and in the meantime the Government is seeking further deferment until the end of the year.
My policy on tachographs remains as stated in my Answer to the hon. Member for Arundel (Mr. Marshall) on 22nd December 1976.