Written question asked by Peter Thurnham (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 March 1997. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Monday, 3 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: What steps he is taking to reduce the number of accidents arising from lorries shedding their wheels.

Answer: Mr. Thurnham: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to reduce the number of accidents arising from lorries shedding their wheels. [18268] Mr. Bowis: Following joint discussions with the Vehicle Inspectorate and the Association of Chief Police Officers, a nationwide survey of the extent of the problem is currently taking place and will continue until the end of April this year. The need for further action will be considered in light of the outcome of this study. We are also currently updating the Department's leaflet, first issued in 1991, giving further guidance to operators on measures for preventing wheel loss.

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