§ 38. Viscount CURZONasked the Minister of Transport whether he has taken or intends to take any steps to inquire into the slippery nature of the new road surfaces now being laid on the main arterial roads of the country, whereby many serious accidents have been caused?
§ Mr. GOSLINGComplaints as to the slippery nature of certain road surfaces are being carefully investigated, and continuous attention is being bestowed on the whole problem of combining smoothness of surface with adequate grip for tyres. But, as the Noble Lord is aware, I have a Bill awaiting Second Reading which will enable me to make full experiments, and he can perhaps assist me with his great influence.
§ Captain BRASSIs the hon. Gentleman aware that these extra-slippery roads cost 22s. per square yard, whereas the ordinary concrete roads cost only 12s. per square yard?
§ Lieut. - Colonel FREMANTLEAre these experiments being undertaken in connection with representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, with a view to the roads being made more passable for horses?