§ Mr. Home Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the gross weight and the maximum axle weight, respectively, of a fully loaded cruise missile launcher vehicle.
§ Mr. Stanley35.40 tonnes and 6.75 tonnes respectively.
§ Mr. Home Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether arrangments have been made for the testing of cruise missile launcher vehicles and their drivers under the heavy goods vehicle licensing and safety regulations and under the regulations covering the transport of dangerous materials.
§ Mr. StanleyI have been asked to reply.
No. Such regulations do not apply to the vehicles of visiting forces.