§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will introduce legislation to bring private ambulances within the purview of the traffic commissioners by abolishing the right of such ambulances to operate on a restricted public service vehicle licence; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThere is no need for such legislation. Restricted PSV licences are issued by the traffic commissioners. The holders are subject to obligations (for example, in respect of maintenance) comparable to those required under a standard licence.