HC Deb 27 May 1982 vol 24 cc393-4W
Mr. J. Enoch Powell

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will introduce legislation to apply to Northern Ireland the motor car type approval regulations applicable in Great Britain.

Mr. David Mitchell

Yes, I intend to introduce a motor vehicle type approval scheme in Northern Ireland on the lines of the scheme operating in Great Britain, but I have to say that this will do virtually nothing to stem the flood of imports form the Republic because the overwhelming majority of all imports from the Republic are models which have already secured "type approval" for importation into Great Britain.