§ Mr. Moateasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if research has been undertaken by the Building Research Station or Transport and Road Research Laboratory into the effects of vibration, caused by heavy goods vehicles, on older and historic buildings with regard to both superficial and structural deterioration and damage to foundations; and what were the conclusions.
§ Mr. PeytonYes; vehicles with heavy axle loadings do contribute to damage to old and historic buildings.