§ 42. Mr. MURNINasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to a specification issued by the Clackmannan county council inviting tenders for road binding materials; whether he is aware that foreign bitumen is exclusively specified and British tar is expressly excluded; Whether it is the policy of His Majesty's Government to support local authorities in specifying only foreign materials; and whether a grant from the Road Fund will be made to the Clackmannan county council during the financial year governed by this tender form?
§ Colonel ASHLEYMy attention has not been drawn to the specification referred to, but I am making inquiries into the matter.
§ 43. Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTEasked the Minister of Transport what local authorities used foreign road-stone during the past year in connection with schemes for which he gave grants; and the average difference in price per ton between British and foreign stone in these districts?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI have no information which would enable me to give the particulars asked for. My hon. Friend is aware that circular letters have been issued impressing upon local authorities the desirability of using British materials wherever practicable.