.affin iversions

21st February 1969, Page 29

21st February 1969

Page 29

Page 29, 21st February 1969 — .affin iversions

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here was a growing practice of con old lorries into paraffin oil delivery es, claimed Mr. Arthur Lewis (LaWest Ham North) in the Commons week. Many of the paraffin tanks he said, while the vehicles were often nsed, not tested for roadworthiness angerous from many points of view, ing fire hazard.

. Lewis urged the Home Office to take to control these vehicles, but Mr.

n Rees, Under Secretary at the Deent, turned down this idea.

: licensing of vehicles, tests for roadiness and general requirements relatthe safe packing and securing of loads natters for the Transport Minister.