§ Mr. Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give further guidance to the Cheshire County Council on the introduction of advisory routing for heavy lorries in the county as soon as possible, in order to safeguard lives and buildings in many of the older villages and towns, particularly Macclesfield.
§ Mr. PeytonA circular is to be sent to all local authorities almost immediately. I will send a copy to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is aware of the continuing concern at the use of British roads by heavy lorries from Europe; if he will state the policy of Her Majesty's Government with regard to limiting weights and routes; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. PeytonI am continuing to oppose the lorry weight limits, particularly the axle loadings previously proposed in EEC. Foreign lorries using our roads have to comply with British limits and with any route restrictions on large or heavy vehicles.