HC Deb 17 November 1972 vol 846 c239W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he intends to exercise his power of veto withtin the Common Market on the subject of the admission to the United Kingdom of lorries which exceed the present United Kingdom permitted maximum weight.

Mr. Peyton

As an acceding State we have full rights of consultation on proposals for decision by the Council of Ministers.