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Debate between Trudy Harrison and Stephanie Peacock(1 year, 11 months ago)
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Stephanie Peacock (Barnsley East) (Lab)
An MOT centre in Wombwell has told me that it is fearful for its future after hearing of plans for MOTs to be required only every two years. It says that after the previous six-month extension, 90% of cars were not fit for use on public highways. The proposals are bad for motorists and local businesses, so will the Government think again?
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Trudy Harrison)
The Secretary of State has made it clear that we are always looking for ways to assist with the cost of living and, indeed, driving. Any decision to substantively modify testing requirements will be subject to appropriate consultation and legislation. It is right to keep the system under review, but no decision has been made and we will take seriously the responses from the consultation.