§ Mr. Moateasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if it is his intention ultimately to introduce a system of statutorily designated lorry routes; when he foresees such a system being introduced; and if he will make a statement about progress in this field;
(2) what steps he has taken to encourage the introduction of special routes for heavy goods vehicles; and when he expects them to be operative.
§ Mr. PeytonMy intentions have been made clear in many ways including circulars to local authorities. I would ask my hon. Friend to await the further statement I have promised on aspects of transport policy.
§ Mr. Moateasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if any financial incentives from Government sources are available, or are being considered, to encourage the operators of heavy goods vehicles to reduce noise levels and pollution by exhaust emission.
§ Mr. PeytonNo.
§ Mr. Moateasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consideration he has given to including in regulations for the control of heavy lorry noise measures to reduce nuisance caused by bodywork noise, particularly that caused by empty vehicles.
§ Mr. PeytonThe statutory noise limits relate to all sources of noise on the vehicle.