The final push
27th November 1982, Page 3
27th November 1982
Page 3
Page 3, 27th November 1982
— The final push
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THE TWO main trade associations were making their final push towards an anticipated weights victory this week, and were lobbying MPs in time for the debate on Thursday.
A Freight Transport Association briefing note, the second since Mr Howell made his 38tonne announcement, was sent to all MPs last weekend, explaining the effects of the draft Regulations, and seeking their support.
The Road Haulage Association, making what must have been an optimistic long shot, wrote to the Conservative back bench transport committee, saying it still wanted the four-axle 34-tonne lorry which was dropped from Mr Howell's original proposals.