HC Deb 27 November 1972 vol 847 c30W
68. Mr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many lorries examined by his inspectors in roadside checks were found to have faulty exhaust systems resulting in their emitting excess smoke.

Mr. Peyton

Between 1st July and 30th September this year 1,931 vehicles were prohibited from being used on roads until they stopped emitting excessive smoke.

69. Mr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many foreign lorries have been prohibited from leaving the docks under the Road Traffic (Foreign Vehicles) Act 1972 as a result of being overloaded.

Mr. Peyton

Ninety.

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