§ Mr. Michael Cocksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what spot checks are undertaken by officials of his Department on the security of lorry loads; and how many officials are employed in this work.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsRoad safety spot checks including, where appropriate, checks on load security are carried out on about 17,000 heavy goods vehicles each month by my Department's 181 traffic examiners.
§ Mr. Michael Cocksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to ensure the covering of loads of loose material and loads of machinery with detachable parts.
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§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsNo. But my right hon. Friend is preparing a code of practice on safe loading in consultation with industry.