I put it to the Under-Secretary that a person who was going to do a blag in Streatham would not turn up outside a bank in an American car. I agree with the hon. Surely, a person who is doing a blag in Streatham or wherever else will be more likely to use a motor cycle, which would not be covered by the regulations. The Government have got it wrong on both counts. Gentleman makes a very good point.
Many people enjoy owning American cars.
They take great pride in their vehicles and like them to be admired. If the driver of such a vehicle breaks the law, it will not be the most difficult thing in the world to track down the perpetrator, given the limited number of these vehicles on our roads. I think, therefore, that the argument that the regulations should be strictly applied is wrong in this instance. The Government could easily agree to the motor cycle-style font and accept that the cars are easy to recognise on our roads. The various individuals who are involved have been in touch with the European Commission to ask whether the Government can exempt them from particular aspects of the regulations.