§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what representations he has received from trading standards departments and other interested organisations on the sale of second-hand tyres; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he has any plans to seek to introduce legislation governing the sale of second-hand tyres; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTrading standards authorities in West Yorkshire and Warwickshire have suggested that their officers need more powers to control effectively the sale of second-hand tyres. We are considering what might be done.