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Written question asked by Margaret Ferrier (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 18 November 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 November 2015. It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 November 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Motor Vehicles: Testing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Financial Statement of 8 July 2015, Official Report, column 327, when the consultation on extending the deadline for new cars and motorbikes to have their first MOT test from three to four years will begin; who will be invited to respond to that consultation; and when that consultation will end.

Answer

The consultation‎ is expected to be published in early 2016 and is likely to run for 12 weeks. It will be a public consultation and anyone will be able to respond. It is likely that the consultation will be brought to the attention of a number of specific groups, including motoring organisations, MOT industry groups, commercial vehicle trade associations and road safety organisations.



Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16881
Session
2015-16
Related items
Motor Vehicles: Testing
Wednesday, 4 May 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Motor vehicles Public consultation Testing
Link
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