HC Deb 05 November 1982 vol 31 c12W
Mr. Higgins

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Chipping Barnet (Mr. Chapman) on 4 November, it is his intention not to propose an increase in the maximum permitted weight of any heavy lorry drawbar combination.

Mr. David Howell

Yes. I am not proposing any increase in the maximum permitted weights of drawbar trailer combinations.