Heavy Lorries

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 5:31 pm on 25 November 1982.

Alert me about debates like this

Photo of Mr Robert Brown Mr Robert Brown , Newcastle upon Tyne West 5:31, 25 November 1982

My hon. Friend has rightly made great play of the roll-over tendency of certain lorries. Does he agree that roundabouts constitute a major hazard? I have in mind the Denton Road, Silverlonnen and Springfield Road area of my constituency. It will be another three or four years before the western bypass is available. Does my hon. Friend agree that with five roundabouts on that stretch of road, the enormous juggernauts that are proposed will he prone to major accidents?