Written question asked by James Cran (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 July 1988. It was answered by Robert Atkins (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 July 1988 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

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Written question

Question

What plans are there to empower trading standards officers to inspect used vehicles for sale on garage forecourts for roadworthiness; & what further steps are planned to deter the practice of clocking by used car dealers.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

137 c620W;137 c608W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Cars Fraud Garages and petrol stations Motor vehicles Mileometers Retail trade Secondhand goods Trading standards