HC Deb 19 May 1971 vol 817 cc305-6W
53. Mr. Stainton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, before authorising an increase in the present maximum weight for lorries of 32 tons, he will consult the respective local authorities regarding the inade-

Killed Seriously Injured Slightly Injured Total Casualties
1969 … … … … … 9 32 44 85
1970 … … … … … 4 45 55 104
1st January-30th April, 1971 … … 9 11 13 33

95. Mr. Crouch

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he would consider the introduction of a double white line road marking system for the Thanet Way, A299, in Kent from Brenley Corner to St. Nicholas-at-Wade, in view of the number of head-on collisions which have occurred there on the present system of marking for a three-lane highway.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

This is the responsibility of Kent County Council who have, I understand, already provided double white lines where appropriate.

quacies and hazards of the present road systems in East and West Suffolk, already overladen with heavy container and similar traffic to and from the ports of Ipswich, Felixstowe and Harwich.

Mr. Peyton

I would not contemplate making any change in maximum vehicle weights without full consultation.

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