Written question asked by Robert Atkins (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 January 1997. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Friday, 24 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

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Dept of Transport

Question

If he will launch a campaign to discourage heavy goods vehicles from using the overtaking lane on motorways; and if he will institute an investigation into the prevalence of heavy goods vehicles using the overtaking lane on motorways.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

288 c765W; 12305;12304

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Large goods vehicles Motorways Safety Roads