HC Deb 16 June 1988 vol 135 cc253-4W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it his policy to require all commercial vehicles to display the name, address and telephone number of the owners; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Certain vehicles, for example those carrying food, are required to display the user's name and address. Extending the requirement to all commercial vehicles would not be justified, particularly as the user of a vehicle may not by the owner. Many vehicles are leased or hired for short periods.

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