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Written question asked by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Monday, 19 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Large Goods Vehicles: Concrete

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to support manufacturers of (a) 44-tonne and (b) all weights of volumetric concrete mixers.

Answer

The Department has supported the transition of volumetric concrete mixer (VCM) operators and manufacturers by providing a 10-year temporary weight exemption, allowing time to adapt to compliant vehicles.

The temporary arrangement will conclude in 2028. Existing VCMs will be able to continue operating, but only within the applicable weight limits.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
53257
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Large goods vehicles Manufacturing industries Concrete
Link
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