§ Mr. Penhaligonasked the Minister of Transport what is the maximum permitted gross weight for a single lorry on the Forth bridge and on the Severn bridge, respectively.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeLorries of the legally permitted maximum weight of 32–5 tonnes are allowed to travel freely on both bridges in traffic which could include other similar vehicles. Vehicles of up to 100 tonnes on the Forth and 180 tonnes on Severn can be permitted with suitable traffic controls.