Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Greg Knight (Conservative). It was answered on Thursday, 10 November 2011 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
MOT Tests
- Question
- I join in the welcome given by the House to the Secretary of State. Before she throws in the towel on this excellent proposal, will she reflect on the fact that most of those bleating about it outside the House have a vested interest and want the law kept as it is so that it generates more income for them? Will she also remind herself and the House that 97% of road accidents are caused by human error, not by vehicle defect?
- Answer
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My right hon. Friend makes an important point. Approximately 3% of accidents are a result of vehicle defects, and he is also right that many of the representations against the review have come from those whose businesses would be affected by it. I have been very clear, however, and as a new Secretary of State it is right that I consider all the points that have been made. I will make an announcement shortly.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 535 c424
- Session
- 2010-12
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Motor vehicles Testing
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