§ 48. Mr. Hastingsasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has noted the accident caused by an articulated lorry crashing in the village of Westoning; and, in view of the present expenditure cuts, what steps he intends to take to ensure the better protection of life in small villages on routes used by heavy vehicles.
§ Mr. HoramYes, I have noted with concern the recent accident at Westoning, and I would like to take this opportunity of expressing my sympathy for those254W whose homes or livelihoods have been affected. One of our major aims in building roads is to take heavy traffic out of towns and villages, and progress on improving vehicle standards is continuous. This incident will also be taken into account by the Health and Safety Executive in its current redrafting of regulations governing the transport of dangerous goods.