New move on 40 tonnes?
15th February 1990, Page 6
15th February 1990
Page 6
Page 6, 15th February 1990
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Cecil Parkinson, Paul Channon, Baron Kelvedon, Parkinson, Secretary Of State For Transport, Environment
• Transport Secretary Cecil Parkinson says that 40-tonne trucks could be allowed on Britain's roads before the 1999 deadline set by his predecessor Paul Channon.
In his first interview with a road transport magazine, Parkinson tells Commercial Motor that 40-tonners might be allowed on specified roads once the DTp's bridge assessment programme is completed.
Parkinson also promises that the industry will not have to pay for 40-tormers with expensive environmental restrictions. Ll For our exclusive interview with Transport Secretary Cecil Parkinson see page 58.
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