HC Deb 28 November 1988 vol 142 cc157-8W
31. Mr. Waller

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many new maximum weight heavy goods vehicles have been registered since 1982.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

The number of new 38 tonne goods vehicles registered between May 1983, when this permitted maximum limit was introduced, and the end of September 1988, was 38,800. Between January 1982 and April 1983, 13,200 new vehicles were registered at the previous 32½ tonne limit.