§ Mr. JoplingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received(a) at the international motorcycle show or (b) elsewhere about the desirability of relaxing rules which prevent motorcycles with plastic petrol tanks being sold in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleThere have been a number of representations from the motorcycle industry requesting a relaxation of the current rules so as to allow plastic fuel tanks to be used on motorcycles. We are actively considering a change and intend to consult on draft-amending regulations very soon.