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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 9 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 December 2009. It was answered by Paul Clark (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 December 2009 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Lorries: Safety

Question
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport in what circumstances heavy goods vehicles registered outside the UK are permitted to enter the UK where the weight and axle arrangements are such that they would not be permitted for UK-registered vehicles.
Answer

Heavy goods vehicles registered outside the UK are not permitted to enter the UK with axle or gross weights exceeding those permitted for UK registered vehicles.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
502 c1164-5W; 306963
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Large goods vehicles Registration Safety
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk