§ 36. Mr. Speed asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the current status of his dim-dip vehicle lighting proposals before the European Court.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI understand that the Commission is preparing an application to the European Court. The point at issue is whether our national lighting regulations should exempt vehicles that meet the provisions of the lighting installation directive.
Mr. Speed asked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the estimated cost to public funds of defending his dim-dip lighting proposal in the European Court.
§ Mrs. ChalkerSuch costs would be largely in the form of official time in preparing written submissions on any application made by the Commission to the European Court, and in answering questions raised by the court. No estimate can be made in advance.