§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what measures his Department has been taking and intends to take to improve the fuel economy of cars.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyBetween 1978 and 1987 (the latest figures available) fuel economy improved by over 20 per cent. We expect this trend to continue.
To help buyers the Department publishes six monthly the booklet "New Car Fuel Consumption—The Official Figures" listing the fuel economy of the majority of new cars as determined by the official test. The booklet also provides advice on how to drive for fuel economy. The official fuel consumption figures have to be displayed on all new cars offered for sale and quoted in advertisements which refer to fuel economy.