French farmers warn of more truck attacks
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/ Hauliers travelling to France are likely to face further disruption this week, with the militant french farmers union Co-ordination Rurale warning that it will "not guarantee" the safe movement of UK trucks, in protest against last week's GATT agreement.
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sands of farmers from throughout the EC were demonstrating in Strasbourg. Transport Secretary John McGregor met his French counterpart Jean-Louis Bianco this week to seek assurances that the French authorities will ensure safe passage for British drivers. MacGregor also demanded effective action if any vehicles are attacked.
Few hauliers were caught up in last week's road blocks around the north of Paris, but hundreds of hauliers lost thousands of pounds during the summer blockades when French truckers protested about a penalty points system.