§ 36. Mr. Gowerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he 111W is satisfied with the workings of the Road Traffic (Foreign Vehicles) Act 1972; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PeytonYes. Sample checks by my Department in November 1971 suggested that 80 per cent. of foreign vehicles were overweight. Checks following the introduction of the Act last August showed an immediate drop to 60 per cent. Checks in the last two months indicate a fall to 10–15 per cent. I expect it to fall further as enforcement effort continues.