§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many abnormal loads pass through Greater Manchester per year; and what provision for abnormal load routeing he has made for the financial year 1986–87.
§ Mrs. ChalkerOn average about 9,500 abnormal loads pass through the Greater Manchester area each year. We are at present considering what provision should be made for abnormal load routeing in 1986–87. I shall write to the hon. Gentleman when we have reached a decision.