HC Deb 01 July 1981 vol 7 c421W
Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will transfer the records of all vehicle registration documents V5 from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre in Swansea to a central location in Scotland for those vehicles which are permanently located in Scotland.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

I realise the desirability of providing employment in Scotland by basing Government services there whenever an efficient service would result. However, I doubt whether any benefits this particular suggestion might have could justify the considerable costs to the taxpayer which would be involved. My hon. Friend will also appreciate that vehicles tend frequently to change ownership and Location so that it is not possible to identify vehicles permanently located in Scotland.