HC Deb 16 July 1973 vol 860 cc34-5W
Mr. Bradley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek power to prohibit or restrict heavy commercial vehicle traffic during certain periods of weekends in the summer, as has been done in a number of other countries; and if he will publish any studies undertaken by his Department on this problem.

Mr. Peyton

Since the proportion of heavy vehicles using the roads at weekends is relatively limited, I am not yet satisfied that the additional powers would be useful. I shall, however, continue to study the matter.