§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment the vehicle inspectorate has made of the impact of the changes contained in the Contracting Out and Deregulation Bill on its existing operation; and how the vehicle inspectorate intends responding to this legislative change in operational terms.
§ Mr. Norris[holding answer 20 July 1994]: Discussions are taking place with the vehicle inspectorate about the implications for them of the proposed new legislation. Nothing in the Bill, would affect the inspectorate's role enforcing roadworthiness and traffic regulations. Nor would there be any change in their role of advising the traffic commissioners about operators.