§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) how many continental lorries were subject to safety checks at the Kent Channel ports in 1972. 1973 and to the latest available date in 1974; and how many were found to be unsafe;
(2) how many continental lorries entered Great Britain via the Kent Channel ports in 1972 and 1973 and to the latest available date in 1974; how many were weighed on entry; and how many were found to be overloaded.
§ Mr. CarmichaelStatistics are not readily available in the form requested. I will see what information can be obtained and will write to my hon. Friend.