Written question asked by Earl of Lindsay (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 May 1994. It was answered by Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 May 1994.

Mackay of Ardbrecknish, Lord

Question: Whether, in the light of the recent disclosure that the speed limiter system had been disconnected on the vehicle involved in the serious M.2 coach accident, the current requirement for a visual examination, where practical, of a vehicle's speed limiter system during the annual roadworthiness check for coaches and goods vehicles is sufficient; whether, in the interests of safety, a requirement for a periodic functional test of such systems will be introduced; and if so, when.

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