§ Sir Anthony Grantasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has any plans to amend the regulations governing the use of heavy goods vehicles on public roads; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyWe are consulting on proposals to raise the weight limit for two-axled heavy goods vehicles from 16,260 kg to 17,000 kg, in line with two-axled buses. I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of the official consultation letter. This is also to be found in the Library of the House.