HC Deb 19 July 1982 vol 28 c65W
Dr. Edmund Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for Transport to what extent there are facilities for measuring axle weights at public weighbridges in England and Wales.

Mr. Eyre

The provisions and operating of public weighbridges is the responsibility of local authorities. I understand that it is possible to measure axle weights on the type of equipment provided at most public weighbridges, even though the results may not always be quite as accurate as weighing a vehicle on an axle weighbridge of the type used by the enforcement authorities.