HC Deb 12 December 1934 vol 296 c398W
Sir P. DAWSON

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will see that no legal action is taken where a vehicle is under its gross laden weight, although one axle has more than its legal load though safely distributed?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I have no power to comply with my hon. Friend's request. Axle loads, as well as total weights of vehicles, have to be taken into account in considering possible damage to roads and bridges. I have, however, referred representations which have been made to me on this subject by the British Road Federation to the Transport Advisory Council, and I will carefully consider any recommendations that they may make.