HC Deb 22 March 1983 vol 39 cc398-9W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will estimate the change in the numbers of lorries over 25 tonnes gross vehicle weight between 1982 and 2000.

Mr. Eyre

The latest forecast issued in 1980 suggested that the increase between 1982 and 2000 might lie between 50 per cent. and 65 per cent. The recent increase in maximum permitted gross vehicle weight should be reflected in rather lower figures.

Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will estimate the change in the amount of traffic in lorries over 25 tonnes gross vehicle weight in built-up areas by the year 2000.

Mr. Eyre

No estimate of this precise nature is available.

Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what proportion of goods vehicles exceeding 28 tonnes gross vehicle weight which were registered in 1982, 1981 and 1980 were imported;

(2) what was the average size of lorries in 1972 and 1982.

Mr. Eyre

I regret that this information is not available.

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