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Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when 44 tonne lorries will be allowed to operate generally in Great Britain. - Includes figures.

Asked by

Ian Stewart (Labour)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

1 February 2001

Reference

362 c260W; 148632

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer of 4th April, Official Report, 347 c427W, on 44 tonne lorries, what studies he has (a) carried out and (b) commissioned on the effect on (i) rail freight and (ii) the environment of...

Asked by

Austin Mitchell (Labour)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

10 April 2000

For answer on

18 April 2000

Answered on

18 April 2000

Mr. Mitchell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his answer of 4 April 2000, Official Report, column 427W, on 44 tonne lorries, what studies he has (a) carried out and (b) commissioned on the effect on (i) rail freight and (ii) the environment of allowing the use of 44 tonne lorries; if he will publish data on the expected level of direct transfers between road and rail freight following the introduction of such lorries; and if he will list the measures the shadow Strategic Rail Authority is planning to support rail freight. [118841] Mr. Hill: In its interim report "Permitting 44 tonne lorries for general use in the UK", the Commission for Integrated Transport considered carefully the impact of 44 tonne lorries on the rail freight market. The Government accept the Commission's view that the overall environmental advantage lies in allowing 44 tonne lorries to operate generally. Not only will the efficiency savings result in a substantial reduction in lorry mileage but the use of 6-axle lorries, with a lower drive axle weight, will cause less wear to roads and bridges than existing 40 tonne, 5-axle vehicles already on our roads. This is based on research carried out by the US Highways Research Board, and confirmed by the UK Transport Research Laboratory and by work carried out in Germany. The Commission concluded that further work to estimate the precise effect on rail freight's market share would be unlikely to produce reliable results in the light of the Rail Regulator's forthcoming review of track access charges and other factors. The Government set up the shadow Strategic Rail Authority (sSRA) with a remit to develop detailed recommendations on measures to promote the growth of rail freight. That work will help inform our 10-year plan for transport, due to be published in the summer, and the Commission's final report on 44 tonne lorries, expected in the autumn.

Date

18 April 2000

Reference

348 c445-6W; 118841

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when the Commission on Integrated Transport will make its final report on the case for allowing 44 tonne vehicles onto UK roads; and what assessment his Department has made of the impact of permitting 44 tonne lorries...

Asked by

Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 April 2000

Reference

119157; 348 c446W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when his Department's announcement on raising the maximum general lorry weight limit to 44 tonnes was made to the House.

Asked by

Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 April 2000

Reference

119279; 348 c446W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when EU legislation relating to the use of lorries weighing up to 44 tonnes came into force; and what studies have been undertaken by his Department into the effect of such legislation on the transport of freight...

Asked by

Austin Mitchell (Labour)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

27 March 2000

For answer on

4 April 2000

Answered on

4 April 2000

Mr. Mitchell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when EU legislation relating to the use of lorries weighing up to 44 tonnes came into force; and what studies have been undertaken by his Department into the effect of such legislation on the transport of freight by rail. [116860] Mr. Hill: My right hon. and noble Friend the Minister for Transport recently announced the Government's decision to set a target date of 1 January 2001 for raising the maximum general lorry weight limit to 44 tonnes for lorries with six axles, a maximum drive axle weight of 10.5 tonnes and Euro II or better engines. This is not connected with EU legislation. The decision follows the publication of an interim report by the Commission for Integrated Transport (CfIT) on permitting the general use of 44 tonne lorries. CfIT commissioned independent work from Professor Alan McKinnon of Heriot-Watt University to assess the environmental effects including the possible effects on rail freight. This work showed a clear net environmental gain from allowing 44 tonne lorries. The Integrated Transport White Paper set out our aim to establish an integrated, sustainable freight distribution system to support economic growth and to bring social and environmental benefits. To that end we are keen to support rail freight where it is practicable and good value for money. We are equally keen on improvements to efficiency in other modes, including road transport, where these meet the same ends. The Government accept CfIT's view that allowing 44 tonne lorries for general use could have a negative effect upon rail freight traffic, both existing and predicted. The shadow SRA are considering proposals for rail freight and their strategy will include proposals to support rail freight. The CfIT report is available on the Internet at www.cfit.gov.uk

Date

4 April 2000

Reference

347 c427W; 116860

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions;Highways Agency

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will list each location on the motorway and trunk road network in England where (a) there is currently a weight restriction below the normal permitted maximum and (b) where the Highways Agency is undertaking monitoring...

Asked by

Bernard Jenkin (Conservative)

Answering body

Highways Agency

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

28 October 1999

For answer on

4 November 1999

Answered on

4 November 1999

Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will list each location on the motorway and trunk road network in England where (a) there is currently a weight restriction below the normal permitted maximum and (b) where the Highways Agency is undertaking monitoring because of concerns about the strength of a structure. [97070] Mr. Hill: [holding answer 2 November 1999]: I have asked the Chief Executive of the Highways Agency, Mr. Peter Nutt, to write to the hon. Member. Letter from Peter Nutt to Mr. Bernard Jenkin, dated 4 November 1999: You recently asked the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions for information concerning weight restrictions and monitoring of structures on the motorway and trunk road network. There are no weight restrictions currently in force on the main carriageways of motorways and major trunk roads. However, there are a small number of structures, primarily supporting slip roads and interchanges, which have some form of weight restriction pending repairs or strengthening. The numbers and restrictions can vary as repairs and strengthening takes place but I am preparing an up to date list for you. You also ask for a list of where the Highways Agency is undertaking monitoring because of concerns about the strength of a structure. Special monitoring of structures is being undertaken for a number of reasons on a number of bridges. This can vary from week to week and the details are not held centrally. I am assembling the information you request and shall write to you shortly listing those structures subject to weight restriction as well as those where special monitoring is being undertaken because of concerns about strength.

Date

4 November 1999

Reference

337 c268W; 97070

House

House of Commons

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