§ Mr. Ian Lloydasked the Minister of Transport (1) what estimates have been made by her Department of the effect on national transport efficiency and costs of the restriction of commercial vehicles and trailers to various lengths above those currently in operation;
(2) whether she will raise the current limits on the length of commercial vehicles and trailers.
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§ Mr. John MorrisNo specific studies have been carried out of the detailed effects of a variety of length limits higher than those now permitted. But my right hon. Friend is satisfied that an increase of permitted maximum lengths of articulated goods vehicles and trailers would benefit transport efficiency and reduce transport costs.
She has, therefore, circulated for comment, proposals to this effect, and will decide whether to raise length limits when comments on these proposals have been received and studied.