§ 47. Mr. POTTERasked the Minister of Transport the means by which he proposes to ensure that the proposed class of 120-horse-power express lorries to carry goods from Penzance to London in 13 hours' running time will conform to the weight limits of loading and the rules of speed at various points, as laid down by the Road Traffic Act?
§ Mr. PYBUSWith regard to speed I would refer my hon. Friend to my recent reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Central Nottingham (Mr. O'Connor) of which I am sending him a copy. Highway authorities are empowered to test the laden weights of motor vehicles and may authorise police constables to act on their behalf.