HC Deb 07 June 1939 vol 348 c425W
Mr. Maclean

asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the case which was tried at Lanark sheriff court, on 26th May, where the driver of a 60-feet tractor and trailer was admonished on a charge of careless driving; that the steersman on the trailer admitted that at certain corners it was impossible to prevent part of the vehicle being over the centre line; that the load which the vehicle had carried was stated to be an 80-ton ingot mould; and, as a vehicle of 60 feet with a load of 80 tons is too long and heavy for the public highway and bridges, what steps he will take to prevent such vehicles being used in future?

Captain Wallace

My attention had not been drawn to this case. I will make inquiries and write to the hon. Member.