§ Mr. Simsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has studied the report in the current issue of Road, 160W a copy of which is in his possession, concerning the hazards caused on motorways by debris falling from lorries; and if he will introduce a regulation requiring goods-carrying vehicles to have their loads protected by securely fastened tarpaulins.
§ Mr. CarmichaelMy right hon. Friend is examining the possibility of introducing more specific requirements for the security of lorry loads.