HC Deb 01 December 1976 vol 921 cc173-4W
43. Sir T. Kitson

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what consideration his Department is giving to the introduction of legislation to make it compulsory for heavy vehicles to fit mulfiaps in order to avoid unnecessary spray.

Mr. Horam

Most vehicles are already required to have protective bodywork or fittings to catch mud or water thrown up by the wheels. We are looking into the possibilities for more effective fittings for heavy vehicles but are not yet in a position to make proposals for regulations.

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