§ Mr. Woodallasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will extend the anti-spray rules now applicable to heavy trailers to existing heavy goods motor vehicles, including tractor units used to tow trailers, and to tipper vehicles.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyExisting motor vehicles and tractor units, unlike trailers, are invariably fitted with mudguards. It would not be cost effective to require operators to alter these so as to meet all the technical details of the British Standard. Anti-spray devices are difficult to fit to tipper lorries because of their tipping action and off road use. The best way forward is to allow the regulations to take effect without extending their scope at this stage.