HC Deb 09 December 1971 vol 827 c362W
76. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to advise the hon. Member on what action he has taken or intends taking in connection with the substance of the communication from the hon. Member for West Ham, North enclosing a communication from Mr. Bert Reeves, of Stratford, regarding the need for and proposals to improve the dangerous loads on the road.

Mr. Sharples

I wrote to the hon. Member on 7th December.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will give the figures for the longest stated period during the present calendar year of prosecutions by the Metropolitan Police for offences relating to overloaded or dangerously loaded vehicles.

Mr. Sharples

141 in the three months ended 31st March.