HC Deb 22 June 1988 vol 135 c597W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals he has for inspecting lorries carrying hazardous chemicals or hazardous waste to see that they are maintained and equipped up to British standards.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 as amended in 1987 and the Road Traffic (Carriage of Dangerous Substances in Packages etc.) Regulations 1986 are enforced by the police and the Health and Safety Executive.