HC Deb 23 July 1999 vol 335 cc708-9W
Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when is the next EC Council of Transport Ministers' meeting; and what will be on the agenda. [92506]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The next EC Transport Council will take place on 6 October in Luxembourg. The agenda will not be confirmed until shortly before the Council, but it is expected that the agenda will include the following topicsStrategy for integration of environmental considerations into transport policy (Report to Helsinki European Council) Galileo satellite navigation project Roadside inspection of roadworthiness of commercial vehicles Package of proposals on railways Harmonised rules for driving restrictions on heavy goods vehicles Registration and use of certain recertificated jet aircraft.

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