HC Deb 20 November 1969 vol 791 c373W
Mr. Leslie Huckfieldcosts

asked the Minister of Transport (1) what studies his Department has made about and productivity of 44-ton gross vehicle weight lorries with trailers;

(2) what studies he has made of the possibilities of permitting lorries and trailers of 44 tons gross vehicle weight being used in this country only on roads designated by himself.

Mr. Albert Murray

These matters are currently being studied by the Depart. ment in the course of its full examination of the implications of allowing higher vehicle weights as proposed by industry.