The Earl of Hardwickeasked Her Majesty's Government:
What progress has been made with the review of the existing higher maximum weight limit for lorries engaged in road and rail operations.
§ Viscount GoschenIn carrying out this review, we have taken into account a number of other proposals that have been put forward for change to the present maximum lorry weights. We have published today a consultation paper which considers these various options and seeks views on a range of proposals. Copies of the paper have been placed in the Library.