Written question asked by Lord Pickles (Conservative) on Friday, 5 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 October 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 15 October 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the impact on peak hour congestion of an eight hour limit on night working for mobile workers.

Answer: Mr. Pickles: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what assessment he has made of the impact on peak hour congestion of an eight-hour limit on night working for mobile workers. [7458] Mr. Jamieson: From our regular meetings with industry, we are fully aware of the problem that an eight-hour limit for night workers is likely to have on daytime congestion. That is why the Government support the 10-hour limit included in the Council's common position.

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