HC Deb 21 July 1981 vol 9 cc102-3W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will press for the standardisation of car and truck construction within the European Economic Community.

Mr. Fowler

The European Community and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe have long-established programmes for harmonising motor vehicle construction standards. They cover all categories of vehicle, but are particularly far advanced on cars. The United Kingdom Government, in consultation with industry, play a full part in the work.

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