HC Deb 25 March 1964 vol 692 cc88-9W
63. Mr. J. Hynd

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will initiate a study of the effect of the West German regulations banning goods transport vehicles from the roads at week-ends, with a view to adopting a similar practice in this country.

Mr. Galbraith

I understand that West German traffic regulations restrict the use of goods vehicles on Sundays and public holidays. Our conditions do not, however, call for similar restrictions in this country.

64. Mr. J. Hynd

asked the Minister of Transport how many road goods vehicles were involved in road accidents during the latest 12 months for which figures are available; and what was the estimated cost of these accidents.

Mr. Galbraith

In 1963, 76,313 goods vehicles were involved in accidents causing injury to road users. We do not have separate estimates of the cost of accidents to goods vehicles.