§ 18. Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of Sate for Transport whether he will give an up-to-date report on his proposals for the privatisation of vehicle tests previously administered by his Department.
§ 26. Mr. Robert Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Transport what precisely is preventing the transfer of heavy goods vehicle test stations to the company, Lloyds Testing.
§ Mr. David HowellWe have made good progress in the negotiations with Lloyd's Register of Shipping for the transfer of vehicle testing to the newly created Lloyd's register vehicle testing authority. We have consulted the vehicle operators' advisory panel, and there have also been consultations with the trade unions on the terms and conditions of employment with the new authority and on related matters.