§ 39. Mr. TredinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has any plans to increase the weight restrictions for drawbar trailers from the present 32.520 tonnes gross to 38 tonnes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyWe have no plans to increase drawbar weights to 38 tonnes.
In discussing these vehicle weights in Brussels we would expect to argue to have a drawbar limit in the United Kingdom at no higher than 35 tonnes, together with a derogation for the 10.5 tonne axle loading.