§ Mr. Robert Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many accidents were caused in each of the last five years by loads, portions of loads, or equipment falling off moving lorries; and if he will make a statemen on current enforcement.
§ Mr. RidleyFull information is not available. The number of accidents where a dislodged vehicle load was reported were as follows:
Year Number of accidents 1980 219 1981 241 1982 286 1983 273 1984 236 The Department has issued a code of practice advising operators on the correct securing of loads and equipment to vehicles. Enforcement of the relevant regulations is a matter for the police.