§ Mr. Topeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many public weighbridges are at present in operation in the United Kingdom; and where they are situated.
§ Mr. PeytonThe information is not centrally available; public weighbridges are the responsibility of highway authorities. I will write to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. Topeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to increase the number of public weighbridges in the United Kingdom.
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§ Mr. PeytonMy Department is consulting highway authorities on the provision and siting of additional public weighbridges in areas where they are sparse.