HC Deb 07 August 1980 vol 990 cc329-30W
Mr. Newens

asked the Minister of Transport what steps he is proposing to take to reduce the loss of life and incidence of injury occasioned by the jackknifing of articulated vehicles.

Mr. Fowler

Draft regulations which set stringent new standards for braking performance and stability for all new vehicles were circulated for comment last month. The new standards should considerably reduce the risk of jack-knifing.