HC Deb 13 July 1926 vol 198 cc216-7
17. Colonel DAY

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the damage done to tarred roads by tractors and heavy motor vehicles, especially during the hot weather; and, with a view to the prevention of such damage, will he consider regulations having as their object the compulsory carrying of sand by such vehicles for use when ascending hills?

The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Colonel Ashley)

While I am aware of the effect sometimes produced upon tarred road surfaces by these vehicles, I doubt whether the suggested regulation would produce any useful result.