HC Deb 29 November 1978 vol 959 cc247-8W
66. Mr. Ronald Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what are the maximum weights and the maximum dimensions of goods vehicles permitted on British roads.

Mr. William Rodgers:

The maximum permitted weights and dimensions of goods vehicles in Great Britain are as follows: —

Weights kg (tons in brackets)
Weight transmitted by any single axle 10,170(10)
Weights of laden rigid lorries:
With 2 axles. 16,260(16)
With 3 axles 24,390 (24)
With 4 or more axles. 30,490 (30)
Weights of laden articulated lorries:
With 3 axles 24,390 (24)
With 4 or more axles 32,520 (32)
Weight of laden lorry and trailer 32,520(32)
Dimensions Metres
Width 2.5
Length—rigid lorry 11
Length—articulated lorry 15
Length—lorry and trailer 18
Height. None

74. Mr. Moate

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has any plans for any form of public inquiry to con- sider the question of changes in the maxi-a mum levels of lorry weights.

Mr. William Rodgers:

I am considering 1 whether to set up an independent inquiry n of some kind that might enable conflicting it evidence and views to be assessed.

75. Mr. Cowans

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether the question of increased lorry weights was discussed at the November meeting of the EEC Transport Council; and if he will make a r statement.

Mr. William Rodgers:

I refer my hon., Friend to the answer I gave him on 27th; November.