§ Mr. Higginsasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he is satisfied that imported motor cycles conform 608W to United Kingdom construction and use regulations.
§ Mr. HoramI have no evidence that motor cycles are being imported into this country that do not comply with the construction and use regulations. If, however, the hon. Member has any such evidence, I am ready to look into it.
§ Mr. Higginsasked the Secretary of State for Transport what regulations exist on the equipment of motor cycles with radio interference suppressors.
§ Mr. HoramThe Wireless Telegraphy (Control of Interference from Ignition Apparatus) Regulations 1973 provide for suppression of ignition apparatus on all internal combustion engines other than aircraft engines. The Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1973 also require all motor vehicles first used on or after 1st April 1974 to bear an approval mark indicating that the vehicle is fitted with specified equipment for suppressing radio interference.