§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Transport what evidence he has of accidents caused by bus coaches which have been fitted with secondhand tyres; and if he will take steps to ensure that only new tyres are fitted to such coaches.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe have no evidence that accidents have been caused by the fitment of secondhand tyres on coaches.
Existing legislation prohibits the use of any tyre on a vehicle if it does not conform with requirements of the Motor Vehicle (Construction and Use) Regulations.