§ Mr. AmosTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what progress has been made with the Government's plans to sell unused attractive vehicle registration marks.
§ Mr. ParkinsonRegulations made under the Finance Act 1989 establishing the sale of marks scheme came into effect on 20 November. The first sale will be by auction, and will take place on 14 December at Christie's London showrooms. Further auctions will follow in the new year. Less valuable numbers will be sold at fixed prices later in the year for new vehicles registered on or after 1 August 1990. Details of the scheme are given in leaflets available in the Library of the House, from DVLC, or from Teledata Ltd., the Department's fixed price agents.