Operator Licensing System

HC Deb 10 February 1986 vol 91 c316W

Mr. Hancock

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received concerning the 'O' operator licensing system.

Mr. David Mitchell

Several aspects of the PSV operator licensing system were debated during the passage of the Transport Act 1985. On the goods side the department is currently considering representations on the proposed changes to the arrangements for charging fees, and also responses to the review of the environmental provisions which came into effect in June 1984.

Mr. Hancock

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has any plans to alter the regulations concerning the 'O' operator licensing system.

Mr. David Mitchell

Various changes in the PSV operator licensing system will be made by statutory instruments during this year as part of the implementation of the Transport Act 1985. On the goods side, the Department has recently consulted interested parties on amendments to the regulations which would affect the basis on which fees for operator licences are charged.