§ Mr. CranTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many of the three-wheeled all-terrain vehicles recently withdrawn from the American market have now been imported into the United Kingdom; and how many are estimated to be in private hands.
§ Mr. ForthMy Department has responsibility for off-the-road vehicles that are for leisure use. We understand that between 2,000 and 3,000 of the three-wheeled racing ATV model TRI-Z-250 have been imported into this country from the United States of America. They are being sold through motor auctions, and we believe that about half of the above number is in private hands.
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§ Mr. CranTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will instigate an inquiry into the safety aspects of the off-road usage of three-wheeled all-terrain vehicles.
§ Mr. ForthMy Department has a considerable volume of evidence from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, whose report led to the withdrawal of three-wheeled all terrain vehicles from the North American market, and we have also had discussions with the manufacturers and suppliers in Britain. I am considering what action may be required.