§ Mr. Freesonasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he is yet able to make a statement on the introduction of a Carfax service; and what further consideration has been given as to how a public service could be operated and funded.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe have had considerable discussion both with the public and private sectors concerning the Carfax service. The BBC has not yet committed itself but I understand that it is considering the matter urgently. Discussions are at present continuing on 203W the allocation of a permanent national frequency; this is a major issue that must be resolved before the introduction of any service.
I have agreed with the Department of Industry to explore ways in which the Government might facilitate the introduction of Carfax. We hope it will prove practicable to establish this imaginative British system and provide a useful and significant information service for motorists.