§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will summarise in theOfficial Reportthe proposals contained in the new directive, issued by the EEC Commission in late December, concerning the characteristics of heavy road vehicles authorised to circulate freely throughout the EEC.
§ Mr. William Rodgers:The Commission's proposal for a Council directive has only just been received. It will be deposited with the Scrutiny Committee of the House, and an explanatory memorandum will be provided as soon as possible in accordance with the normal procedure.