What representations he has received concerning regulations affecting the use of American automobiles in the United Kingdom.

What representations he has received concerning regulations affecting the use of American automobiles in the United Kingdom.

Whether all examiners and testers authorised for the purpose of carrying out MOT tests on diesel powered cars will be required to have access to on-site diesel smoke meters. - Yes.

Whether all examiners and testers authorised for the purpose of carrying out MOT tests on diesel powered cars will be required to have access to on-site diesel smoke meters. - Yes.

What representations he has received concerning the introduction of the MOT diesel smoke test.

What representations he has received concerning the introduction of the MOT diesel smoke test.

Which individuals and organisations he consulted when drawing up smoke meter specifications and test procedures for use in the MOT diesel smoke test; and what was their response.

Which individuals and organisations he consulted when drawing up smoke meter specifications and test procedures for use in the MOT diesel smoke test; and what was their response.

Pursuant to his Answer of 16th February to the honourable Member for Stoke on Trent North, Official Report, 219 c150-1W, when he hopes to reinstate MOT diesel smoke tests by meter.

Pursuant to his Answer of 16th February to the honourable Member for Stoke on Trent North, Official Report, 219 c150-1W, when he hopes to reinstate MOT diesel smoke tests by meter.

What information his Department holds disaggregated by individual operator for the annual P.S.V. test conducted at his Department's testing stations.

What information his Department holds disaggregated by individual operator for the annual P.S.V. test conducted at his Department's testing stations.

To give updated proposals for the Vehicle Inspectorate. - Ref to 218 c659W.

To give updated proposals for the Vehicle Inspectorate. - Ref to 218 c659W.

Pursuant to his Answer of 16th February, Official Report, 219 c150-1W, how his Department's diesel smoke emission test which has been suspended differs from tests which are carried out in the other member states of the EC; and what reports of engine damage have been reported in those countries.

Pursuant to his Answer of 16th February, Official Report, 219 c150-1W, how his Department's diesel smoke emission test which has been suspended differs from tests which are carried out in the other member states of the EC; and what reports of engine damage have been reported in those countries.

What action has been taken since 1st April 1991 in response to complaints about smokey vehicles; how many operators have been required to have vehicles tested at a testing station; and how many prohibition notices and operator license variations have been issued as a result. - Inc figures.

What action has been taken since 1st April 1991 in response to complaints about smokey vehicles; how many operators have been required to have vehicles tested at a testing station; and how many prohibition notices and operator license variations have been issued as a result. - Inc figures.

Pursuant to his Answer of 16th February, 219 c150W, if he will give consideration to compensating engineering companies and garages in respect of the development and purchase of equipment to undertake the off road testing of diesel exhaust emissions to comply with the new regulations; and if he will estimate...

Pursuant to his Answer of 16th February, 219 c150W, if he will give consideration to compensating engineering companies and garages in respect of the development and purchase of equipment to undertake the off road testing of diesel exhaust emissions to comply with the new regulations; and if he will estimate...

When he expects to be reporting on the results of his consultation on the future of vehicle testing centres. - Ref to 218 c659W.

When he expects to be reporting on the results of his consultation on the future of vehicle testing centres. - Ref to 218 c659W.

What measures he proposes to introduce to prevent motorists readjusting the exhaust systems of their vehicle after the annual vehicle test in such a way as to increase emissions.

What measures he proposes to introduce to prevent motorists readjusting the exhaust systems of their vehicle after the annual vehicle test in such a way as to increase emissions.

What consideration was given to the inclusion of a test for levels of oxides of nitrogen in exhaust emissions in the annual vehicle test.

What consideration was given to the inclusion of a test for levels of oxides of nitrogen in exhaust emissions in the annual vehicle test.

What advice he has issued to vehicle testing stations, and if he will place the full details in the Library; what info he has on how many diesel cars have suffered engine damage as a result of the new smoke emission tests in the MOT test; what steps he has...

What advice he has issued to vehicle testing stations, and if he will place the full details in the Library; what info he has on how many diesel cars have suffered engine damage as a result of the new smoke emission tests in the MOT test; what steps he has...

Whether he will require all vehicle testing stations to undertake MOT tests of diesel engines.

Whether he will require all vehicle testing stations to undertake MOT tests of diesel engines.

What steps he is taking to inform the owners of diesel cars and diesel light commercial vehicles of the need to ensure that their vehicles are serviced before being submitted for the Ministry of Transport Test diesel smoke emission levels test. - Inc fact that MOT stations have been providing...

What steps he is taking to inform the owners of diesel cars and diesel light commercial vehicles of the need to ensure that their vehicles are serviced before being submitted for the Ministry of Transport Test diesel smoke emission levels test. - Inc fact that MOT stations have been providing...

What plans he has to privatise the Vehicle Inspectorate Executive Agency.

What plans he has to privatise the Vehicle Inspectorate Executive Agency.

If he will make it his policy to introduce an MOT compliance standard on vehicle emissions based on manufacturers' own conformity of production standards.

If he will make it his policy to introduce an MOT compliance standard on vehicle emissions based on manufacturers' own conformity of production standards.

What plans he has to bring forward proposals for additional powers to his Department's vehicle inspectorate to enable them (a) to make a visual assessment of smoking vehicles in use on roads and (b) to impose a legal requirement on vehicle owners of a detected smoking vehicle to have the...

What plans he has to bring forward proposals for additional powers to his Department's vehicle inspectorate to enable them (a) to make a visual assessment of smoking vehicles in use on roads and (b) to impose a legal requirement on vehicle owners of a detected smoking vehicle to have the...

What are the targets set by his Department for road side tests of vehicles for 1992-93 and 1993-94; and if he will list the number and category of vehicles tested. - Inc list for targets for roadworthiness checks at roadside during 1992-93 & fact that no targets have yet been...

What are the targets set by his Department for road side tests of vehicles for 1992-93 and 1993-94; and if he will list the number and category of vehicles tested. - Inc list for targets for roadworthiness checks at roadside during 1992-93 & fact that no targets have yet been...