§ Mrs. RoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is his policy on the ending of the United Kingdom's derogations from the European Community vehicle weight limits; and if he will make it his policy to agree only to an end-date which takes full account of the time needed to strengthen United Kingdom bridges.
§ Mr. ChannonAs I explained to the House on 8 March, my aim is to resist attempts to end the United Kingdom's derogations in 1993 or at any other premature date. I shall therefore be negotiating at the June Transport Council for an end-date which takes proper account of the need to strengthen our bridges.