§ 27. Mr. LESLIE SCOTTasked the Minister of Transport whether he has considered the question, of what is the best method of preparing and maintaining the surface of streets and roads in order that, without impairing its suitability for motor transport, it may be such as not to render 598 horses, especially when pulling heavy loads, liable to slip and damage themselves, and that the continuous strain to which the present slippery character of asphalted streets and roads exposes horses may be lessened; and, it so, to what conclusion he has come?
Sir R. WILLIAMSThe Minister is continuing the investigations which have been carried on by the experts on the staff of the Road Board, and fully realises the importance of the problem. No definite conclusions as to the best methods to be adopted to meet all cases have yet been, reached.
§ Mr. LANE-FOXWhen that conclusion is arrived at will it at once be forwarded, to all the rural authorities?