HC Deb 05 June 1972 vol 838 cc25-6W
Mr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent representations he has made to the European Economic Community in relation to its decision to raise the maximum load per axle for lorries.

Mr. Peyton

I cannot add to my answer of 24th May to the hon. Member.—[Vol. 837, c.390. ]

Mr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of the cost of strengthening the roads and bridges in the United Kingdom in order to comply with the European Economic Community decision to increase axle loads for lorries to 11 tons.

Mr. Peyton

I would refer the hon. Member to my answer of 25th May to my hon. Friend the Member for Banbury (Mr. Marten).—[Vol. 837, c.469. ]