HC Deb 06 May 1986 vol 97 cc4-5W
Mr. Amess

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if his Department has calculated the financial effect to the motor industry of a change of vehicle prefix registration date from August to October.

Mr. Michael Spicer

There is no basis for making such a calculation since the view of a major part of the motor industry has been that October would overall be the most beneficial alternative to the present August change. The amount of notice given should allow the industry as a whole ample time to adjust to the new month of change. However if the industry on a whole now wants another arrangement we are prepared to consider it.

Mr. Amess

asked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) if he will list the representations from the motor industry to his Department in favour of a change of vehicle prefix date from August to October;

(2) if he will list the representations from the motor industry to his Department against a change of vehicle prefix date from August to October.

Mr. Michael Spicer

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply to him on 30 April and to my hon. Friend the Member for Shrewsbury and Atcham (Mr. Conway) on 1 May.