Motion text
That this House recognises the benefits of the production of concrete with zero waste, fewer lorry movements and minimal water waste by greener volumetric mobile concrete plants (VCMs); acknowledges that since their invention in 1975 and following regulations in 2918, VCMs have operated safely in the UK at 38.4 tonnes on 4 axles and 44 tonnes on 5 axles, with on-board concrete pumps that eliminate the need for separate pump lorries; welcomes the Government’s commitment when in Opposition to reverse the damaging decision of the previous Government to impose a universal weight cut to 32 tonnes on VCMs at the same time as permitting higher weights for electric HGVs; notes this reversal also has the support of former Conservative Transport Ministers and Hon Members from across all the major political parties; further notes that unless action is taken, the sole UK manufacturer of 44T VCMs in Sheffield will cease trading; also notes Denmark raised the weight limit for VCMs from 32 tonnes to 38 tonnes and in Italy and Scandinavia 44 tonne VCMs are road-legal; and urges the Government act swiftly to bring in a Statutory Instrument or other measure to make permanent instead of temporary the current 38.4T and 44T weight limits to safeguard 15,000 skilled jobs, contributing £380 million to the UK economy each year.
Signatures (27)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 September 2024
Roome, Ian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 September 2024
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 September 2024
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
3 September 2024
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 September 2024
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 September 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Cane, Charlotte
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
4 September 2024
Gordon, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
4 September 2024
Leadbitter, Graham
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 September 2024
Robertson, Dave
Labour
Signed on
4 September 2024
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 September 2024
Perteghella, Manuela
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
5 September 2024
Smart, Lisa
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 September 2024
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on
9 September 2024
Maguire, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 September 2024
Mohamed, Iqbal
Independent
Signed on
9 September 2024
Dickson, Jim
Labour
Signed on
9 September 2024
Amesbury, Mike
Labour
Signed on
10 September 2024
Sollom, Ian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
10 September 2024
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
10 September 2024
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
11 September 2024
Munt, Tessa
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 September 2024
MacDonald, Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 October 2024
Carden, Dan
Labour
Signed on
7 October 2024
Kohler, Mr Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 October 2024
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
16 October 2024
Young, Claire
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
31 October 2024
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.