HC Deb 29 March 1996 vol 274 c759W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport in what circumstances(a) EU and (b) United Kingdom drivers' hours regulations apply to PCV drivers. [23340]

Mr. Norris

EU drivers' hours rules apply to drivers of vehicles with 18 or more seats on regular national services over 50 km and on non-regular services. They also apply to international journeys in vehicles with 10 or more seats. UK drivers' hours rules apply to drivers of public service vehicles and to motor vehicles—other than public service vehicles—constructed or adapted to carry more than 12 passengers, on journeys which are outside the scope of the EU regulations.