HC Deb 10 December 1980 vol 995 cc415-6W
Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Minister of Transport what representations he has received from the National Tyre Distributors Association regarding increasing the minimum tyre tread depth of 1mm across 75 per cent. of the breadth of tread to 1.6mm across the whole breadth of tyre tread; and if he has reached a decision on this matter.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

The association has sent us copies of its memorandum "The tyre legislation in the United Kingdom and the need for a change". We are considering its recommendations carefully and will be giving the association our reactions fairly soon.