§ Mr. Ian Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether it is still his intention to make the use of the tachgraph compulsory from 31 December.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeUnder the Passenger and Goods Vehicle (Recording Equipment) Regulations 1979, the use of tachographs becomes compulsory on 31 December this year. That is a matter of law and its enforcement is a matter for the enforcement authorities. The road transport industry has had two years to prepare and I see no reason why enforcement of the law should not begin on the due date. Explanatory leaflets, for the benefit of drivers, are available free of charge from traffic area offices and my Department has distributed copies to the relevant industrial associations and trade unions.