§ Mr. Russellasked the Minister of Transport whether he has yet completed his consideration of draft regulations regarding additional side lights to be carried by abnormally long goods vehicles and by vehicles carrying projecting loads; and what are his proposals.
§ Mr. MarplesComments received from representative bodies on the draft regulations for additional side lights on longer vehicles expressed a variety of views and suggestions. The comments are still being studied, but I hope to reach a decision shortly. The proposals for controls on projecting loads, including the fitting of lighted marker boards on the ends and sides of the projections, have recently been discussed with interested bodies concerned. I am considering ways of reducing the burden they would impose on industry without reducing their effectiveness.