HC Deb 19 February 1981 vol 999 c225W
Mrs Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had, and with whom, concerning amending legislation regarding the use of worn tyres so that in future the current 75 per cent. provision should be abolished in favour of lmm across the entire width of the tread pattern; and if he will make a statement about this proposal.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 16 February to the hon. Member for Carmarthen (Dr. Thomas).—[Vol. 999, c. 60.]