Written question asked by Anne Snelgrove (Labour) on Thursday, 2 November 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 November 2006. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 November 2006 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Mini Motos

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with (a) the British Motorcyclists Federation and (b) the Motorcycle Industry Association on mini moto regulation; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The Department, the British Motorcyclist Federation (BMF) and the Motorcycling Industry Association (MCIA) all field representatives to all the sub-groups of the National Motorcycle Council. This body (and its sub-groups) meets regularly to look at all aspects of motorcycling.In addition, last July I met representatives of the MCIA to discuss mini-moto issues and in October I received a briefing note and report from MCIA about the role of motor projects and road user education in helping to tackle public concerns about mini-moto use. I shall be replying shortly.

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