§ 28. Mr. Iain Millsasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the assistance given by his department to research into a more environmentally acceptable lorry.
§ Mr. EyreMy Department actively promotes research to improve the heavy lorry. Projects under way cover lorry noise and vibration, diesel engine emissions, vehicle suspension, spray suppression, sideguards, front under-run bumpers, braking performance and enforcement techniques. In addition the Department of Industry is assisting manufacturers to develop heavy lorry equipment, including quieter engines.