HL Deb 16 September 2004 vol 664 cc209-10WA
Lord Berkeley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What representations they have received concerning the use of lorries which are longer or heavier than currently permitted; and what is their response to these representations. [HL4206]

Lord Davies of Oldham

Two representations have been received from UK operators—Stan Robinson (Stafford) Ltd (September 2003), and Denby Transport Ltd (May 2004)—each seeking to trial, on UK public roads, vehicles that they have independently developed. Both operators have been advised that the vehicles that they have developed, which are longer and have a greater maximum mass capacity than that currently permitted, will not be allowed on UK roads.