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THE ARMITAGE Report should be welcomed by the public and industry and be implemented as quickly as possible, Freight Transport Association deputy director general Garry Turvey said this week.
Speaking at Iffley, Oxfordshire, Mr Turvey enJorsed director-general Hugh :eatherstone's line (CM, JanJary 17), and said the "four prin:.iples" of the report provide the Des's for developing an acceptaple package for future lorry 3peration which will benefit Doth the transport requirements yi industry and the need to 3rotect and improve the envi.onment.
Lorries up to 44 tonnes should )e sanctioned but with a variety yi qualifications and protections o ensure that the environment s improved; more by-passes ;hould be built; and on vehicle axation, Mr Turvey says that the )rinciple that each category of fehicle should pay tax relative to ts own costs is supported by :TA.