§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether his Department has given written evidence to the inquiry by the Civil Aviation Authority into the charges imposed by Heathrow Airport plc for freight movements between Heathrow and non-BAA airports: and when he expects the CAA to reach a decision.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyIn accordance with section 42 of the Airports Act 1986, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State gave written advice to the CAA in October 1987 relating to the charging practices of the other countries involved in the dispute. The CAA expects to complete its investigation and issue a decision by late summer.
New registrations of goods vehicles1: by gross vehicle weight: Great Britain 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Over Not over (Tonnes) 3.5 — — — — — 18.3 19.5 22.4 23.6 28.3 3.5 7.5 — — — — — 16.4 17.3 18.8 18.7 19.2 7.5 12 — — — — — 2.3 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.1 12 25 — — — — — 16.0 17.2 16.4 16.2 16.4 25 33 — — — — — 9.0 7.3 7.7 7.5 7.7 33 — — — — — 3.0 5.8 6.6 6.7 8.6 All vehiclies 79.8 91.3 74.7 56.3 58.8 64.9 69.1 74.2 74.9 82.2 1 Goods vehicles above 1,525 kgs unladen weight but including farmers' and showmen's goods vehicles not over this limit. —Not available.