HC Deb 13 January 1978 vol 941 c843W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will make a statement on the latest developments concerning the introduction of the tachograph into Great Britain under Common Market directions; when this is to operate; and what is the estimated cost.

Mr. William Rodgers

The Government have very recently replied to a letter from the EEC Commission about the requirements of Regulation (EEC) No. 1463/70. The cost of installing a tachograph is about £175, or a little less for vehicles equipped during manufacture. There is also a standard fee of £10 for calibration of the instrument prior to use.