§ Mr.RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many(a) heavy goods vehicles, (b) HGV trailers and (c) buses and coaches were licensed to operate on public roads in each year since 1991–92.
§ Mr. NorrisThe following information is based on the number of vehicles licensed in United Kingdom in each class, as of the 30 September each year:454W
Year Number Heavy goods vehicles 1994 410,623 (over 3,500 kgs gross weight) 1993 403,215 1992 407,150 1991 416,673 Trailer HGVs 1994 6,623 (HGVs pulling a drawbar trailer where a trailer supplement is payable) 1993 6,316 1992 6,188 1991 6,110 Buses and Coaches (more than 16 seats) 1994 67,181 1993 65,349 1992 65,252 1991 63,783