§ Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has so far been made both in his Department's discussions with local authorities on detailed preparations for implementing the Heavy Commercial Vehicles (Controls and Regulations) Act 1973 and in his Department's plans for designated lorry routes.
§ Mr. MulleyMeetings have been held with officers of all the councils preparing lorry plans, and a national seminar is to be held in early March to which councils will be invited to send representatives. The replies to my consultation paper on lorry routes are being analysed.