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Written question asked by Walter Sweeney (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 March 1997. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.


Dept of Transport

Question
What steps he is taking to combat the practice of motorists displaying fraudulent vehicle excise licences. - This is a matter for the police. No evidence to suggest that the practice is widespread.
Answer

Mr. Sweeney: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to combat the practice of motorists displaying fraudulent vehicle excise licenses. [18576] Mr. Bowis: This is a matter for the police. We have no evidence to suggest that the practice is widespread.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18576; 291 c547W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Fraud Excise duties Motor vehicles