§ 35. Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had arising from his Department's interest in the environmental problems stemming from the EEC proposal for longer lorries; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. HoramMy right hon. Friend is meeting the Civic Trust about the latest outline proposals for limits on the weights and dimensions of heavy lorries. There have also been discussions with representatives of the motor manufacturing and road haulage industries. We shall be glad to consider the views of any other bodies or people concerned. We are not at this stage in a position to add to the statement which my right hon. Friend made on 20th December last year in answer to a Question by my right hon. Friend the Member for Bermondsey (Mr. Mellish).—[Vol. 923, c.50.]