§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what steps he is taking to ensure that privately registered cars and vans which have been involved in serious accidents, but which are only subject to third party insurance and therefore not recorded under the serious damage repair procedure at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre, Swansea are not then recycled illegally;
(2) what procedures are adopted by the police to ensure that privately registered cars and vans which have been involved in serious road accidents, but which are only subject to third party insurance, and therefore not recorded under the serious damage repair procedure at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre, Swansea, are not then recycled illegally.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerArrangements already exist under which insurance companies and the police notify the Department of seriously damaged vehicles including some third party cases. However, I am aware of the difficulties in this area and officials will shortly be undertaking a review of the situation in consultation with the insurers, the police and other interests.