Mr. lain Millsasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statment on his policy towards the innovations in heavy goods vehicle design drawn to his attention in the communication from the hon. Member for Meriden.
§ Mr. David HowellI want to encourage any innovations which have the potential for improving lorry design and which increase the range of options available to manufacturers to meet higher safety and environmental standards. My officials, with the Department of Industry are looking further into the particular innovations referred to by my hon. Friend.