§ Mr. Molyneauxasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what estimate he has made of the effect upon the motor trade of the Province of the new regulations on type approval certification; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Chris PatterThe majority of new cars sold in Northern Ireland hve already been approved under the Great Britain type approval scheme. The proposed Northern Ireland scheme will be in line with that in Great Britain and will preclude dealers from selling cars which cannot properly meet its safety requirements. The effect on the motor trade will be minimal.