HC Deb 12 March 1986 vol 93 cc479-80W
Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list those who have made representations to his Department in response to the consultation announced on 25 July 1985 about goods vehicle operator licensing; and how many of these seek further strengthening of the environmental provisions.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Responses were received from the following bodies, 20 of which sought a strengthening of the environmental provisions:

  • Convention of Scottish Local Authorities
  • Peak District National Park
  • The Chiltern Society
  • The Wall's Meat Company Limited
  • Council on Tribunals
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
  • SPD Group
  • Nursling and Rownhams Parish Council
  • Council for the Protection of Rural England
  • Chobham Parish Council
  • British Gas
  • Freight Transport Association
  • The Chobham Society
  • Transport and General Workers Union
  • The National Farmers' Union
  • Cleanaway Limited
  • Road Haulage Association
  • Borough of Darlington
  • The Magistrates' Association
  • Dairy Trade Federation
  • Leicestershire County Council
  • Surrey County Council
  • The National Trust
  • Civic Trust
  • Association of Metropolitan Authorities
  • Food Manufacturers Federation Inc.
  • J D Atcherley Esq, on behalf of Chobham Residents
  • Association of District Councils
  • Hales Containers Limited forwarded by National Association of Waste Disposal Contractors
  • The National Association of Local Councils
  • Co-operative Union Limited
  • Transport 2000
  • Chemical Industries Association Limited
  • British Retailers Association
  • Surrey Heath Borough Council
  • Exeter Civil Society
  • The Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what stage has been reached in the review of the working of the environmental provisions in goods vehicle operator licensing introduced in the Transport Act 1982, which was announced on 25 July 1985.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

We are considering the views expressed about these provisions. A statement will be made in due course.

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether the review of the working of the environmental provisions in goods vehicle operator licensing will take into account the judgment of the transport tribunal in the case of Surrey Heath borough council v. N.F. T. Distribution Ltd. (No. W.17) issued on 7 February; and whether, in the light of observations made by the transport tribunal, he plans to take steps to change the relevant primary and secondary legislation.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Important issues were raised by the transport tribunal in its judgment on this case and I shall be considering these in the course in the current review of the legislation.

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will issue revised guidance to licensing authorities to reflect the judgment of the transport tribunal issued on 7 February in the case of Surrey Heath borough council v. N.F.T. Distribution Ltd.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

All the licensing authorities are aware of the transport tribunal judgment and I am sure they will have regard to it in dealing with similar cases.