Written question asked by Viscount Thurso (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 26 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 December 2004. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Thursday, 2 December 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what advice his Department has issued to (a) manufacturers and (b) operators of heavy commercial vehicles on reducing road traffic accidents attributable to lost wheels. (Leaflet in Library Dep 04/1981).

Answer: John Thurso: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what advice his Department has issued to (a) manufacturers and (b) operators of heavy commercial vehicles on reducing road traffic accidents attributable to lost wheels. [201201] Mr. Jamieson: My Department, in association with the Confederation of Passenger Transport, Freight Transport Association, Institute of Road Transport Engineers, Road Haulage Association and the Tyre Industry Council, has issued a leaflet offering guidance on regular and effective wheel fixing maintenance measures to reduce the possibility of wheel loss. Copies of the leaflet have been placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 428 c197W; 201201
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Accidents Components Large goods vehicles Motor vehicles Roads Repairs and maintenance Tyres
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