Written question asked by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 8 December 1995. It was answered by Steve Norris (Conservative) on Friday, 8 December 1995 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: How many buses and coaches in Great Britain re-registered with Northern Ireland registration marks have consequently failed to meet the annual testing requirements for such vehicles; and how many subject to spot checks by the Vehicle Inspectorate were found to be roadworthy, unroadworthy, unroadworthy and subjected to disciplinary action against the operator by the Traffic Commissioner, in each of the last five years. - The information is not available in the form requested. Test failure and enforcement statistics are not recorded in terms of registration marks.

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