Tunnel probe • MPs are to examine how ready UK
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roads and railways are for the Channel Tunnel opening in 1993. The Commons Transport Committee will look at road links to freight terminals and the scope for moving goods from road to rail.
Fly trap • Police in West Yorkshire are planning to crack down on fly-tipping, following proposals for the appointment of "green" officers concentrating on environmental crime.
VI manual • The Vehicle
Inspectorate has published a new edition of the HGV Inspection Manual, which covers the annual goods vehicle test. Priced at £8.75, it is available from booksellers or the VI.
Drinks deal • TNT Premier Distribution has won a contract distribution deal with Canadian brewer, Labatt. Labatt will deliver to TNT warehouses in Warboys and Leeds, starting in August, and the haulier will distribute to outlets throughout England and Wales. TNT says the move will create jobs and increase its fleet.
Dartford relief • A contraflow which has caused jams on the southern approach to the Dartford Tunnel since last autumn is to go by the end of the month.
Production down • Commercial vehicle production for the first half of 1991, at 113,000, was 25.8% down on last year's January to June total of 152,000, according to the SMMT.