§ Mr. Gwilym JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consideration he has given to the costs and other consequences of police escorts for wide and heavily loaded vehicles; if he has considered whether this work can be taken over by public companies and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe Association of Chief Police Officers has recently reviewed the current arrangements for providing police escorts for wide and heavily loaded vehicles. Its report is expected shortly and we shall consider any recommendations which the association may make.