HC Deb 13 December 1972 vol 848 cc145-6W
49. Mr. Loveridge

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment in the interval before special roads are available for large lorries in the metropolitan areas, if he will introduce regulations to limit the hours of use such vehicles may make of the roads in city centres so that they cross these towns only in off-peak periods.

Mr. Peyton

Local authorities already have powers to impose this type of restriction if appropriate.

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