HC Deb 17 May 1972 vol 837 cc110-1W
Mr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of the cost of new road construction and of the strengthening of the present system to allow for 42-ton lorries

Mr. Peyton

Increased vehicle weight would not involve serious extra road construction or strengthening costs so long as axle weights remain unchanged.

Mr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects a common European Economic Community policy in relation to the length and weight of lorries to be formulated.

Mr. Peyton

The EEC Council of Ministers is at present meeting to discuss the matter.