HC Deb 21 July 1967 vol 750 cc340-1W
Dame Joan Vickers

asked the Minister of Transport if she will consider seeking powers to ban heavy lorries from using the main roads between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the holiday season in the West Country.

Mr. Swingler

My right hon. Friend already has power to prohibit classes of vehicles on trunk roads, and local authorities have similar powers subject to her confirmation in respect of other roads. The extent to which it is appropriate for my right hon. Friend or local authorities to use these powers depends upon local circumstances.