HC Deb 13 January 1995 vol 252 cc233-4W
Mr. Wallace

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment is made by his Department of road accidents involving lorries or other articulated vehicles, with a view to improving safety on roads; what proposals he has to promote greater safety in construction and use regulations as they apply to lorries and other articulated vehicles; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Norris

The Department monitors closely available data on all accidents, including those involving lorries or articulated vehicles. We would be prepared to take action to change the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 should it become apparent that changes are needed. We have no such plans at present.