Vehicle Testing

Mr. Corbett
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to complete the review of the vehicle testing scheme; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Mulley
I announced the outcome of this review on 29th July 1974. We are now consulting interested organisations about the consequential amendments to regulations and expect to bring in during  the summer the first changes resulting from the review.

Mr. Corbett
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the number of appointments made under the vehicle testing scheme; and how many have been withdrawn, since September 1971.

Mr. Mulley
Since September 1971, 18 garages have been appointed and 1,033 have been compulsorily withdrawn.