HC Deb 27 October 1971 vol 823 cc325-6W
48. Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultations have been held to date between officials of his Department and the European Commission in Brussels about drivers' hours, gross vehicle weights and bilateral vehicle quotas; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Peyton

The Government are seeking a transitional period on drivers' hours. I intend shortly to send my comments on vehicle weights and dimensions to the Community. A number of the Commission's other proposals, including the all in accordance with the provisional village plan for Broadway, issued by the Worcestershire County Council in 1970; what would be the cost of such bypass proposed; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Graham Page

A proposal recently put forward by the highway authority, Worcestershire County Council, for a Broadway bypass is among schemes being considered for inclusion in the next extension to the Principal Road Preparation List.