HC Deb 29 April 1986 vol 96 c400W
Mr. Allen Adams

asked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what representations he has received from the Scottish Motor Trade Association opposing the change in the prefix licensing date from 1 August to 1 October;

(2) if he will change the date of prefix licensing in Scotland from August to June; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Spicer

The Scottish Motor Trade Association expressed its opposition to an October change at a meeting with my right hon. Friend on 24 April. My right hon. Friend made it clear that he would be prepared to consider an alternative if the weight of opinion in the motor industry as a whole changes, including United Kingdom manufacturers, and provided that this is acceptable to the police. Otherwise the change would go ahead as planned in October 1987.