HC Deb 25 March 1981 vol 1 c334W
22. Mr. Prescott

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has received a response from the Road Haulage Association to the Armitage report's recommendation relating to 44-tonne lorries; and whether it was favourable.

Mr. Fowler

Yes. The national council of the Road Haulage Association has expressed support for the Armitage recommendations for increased weights including a 44-tonne lorry with six axles.