Illegally Operated Heavy Goods Vehicles

HL Deb 21 October 1998 vol 593 cc156-7WA

Lord Gladwin of Clee

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was the outcome of the recent consultation on a scheme for the impounding of illegally operated heavy goods vehicles. [HL3502]

Lord Whitty

The consultation period ended on 29 May. There were 36 responses. These showed overwhelming support for our proposals. We are now working up a comprehensive detention scheme with the aim of bringing it into effect at the earliest available opportunity. This will require primary legislation.