HC Deb 11 November 1968 vol 773 c4
17. Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will direct the Road Research Laboratory to investigate road occupancy; and why no research into this problem has yet been done there.

Mr. Bob Brown

If the hon. Member could let us know in more detail what he has in mind, we would consider his proposal.

Mr. Digby

But is not the hon. Gentleman aware that on the Continent this matter is being closely studied? At a time when the provision of additional road surfaces is necessarily restricted and the number of vehicles is increasing, the efficient use of the road surface is highly important. Would not the hon. Gentleman agree with that?

Mr. Brown

These are complex matters. I suggest that the hon. Gentleman writes to me about the points which interest him and I will endeavour to give him an answer.