HC Deb 24 January 1973 vol 849 cc156-7W
43. Mr. Jay

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to secure an adequate allocation of lorry licences for the United Kingdom for use in the European Economic Community in 1973.

Mr. Peyton

I shall take every opportunity to pursuade the Council of Ministers that the present allocation of woefully inadequate.

46. Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what further steps he is taking to prevent the entry into the United Kingdom of lorries exceeding the weights prescribed by United Kingdom regulations.

Mr. Peyton

My officers are continuing to enforce the Foreign Vehicles Act. Fifty additional enforcement staff have been approved. Weighbridges have been, or are being, provided at all roll-on/roll-off ports.