Mandelson hails scrappage scheme

More than 35,000 new cars have been ordered through the UK's scrappage scheme since it was announced in April, government figures show.

This means that one in five of those who bought new cars took advantage of the £2,000 discount available for scrapping vehicles over 10 years old.

Business secretary Lord Mandelson said the scheme had got off to a "flying start" and said people wishing to take part should do so before it was too late.