§ 68. Mr. HACKINGasked the Minister of Transport whether his Department has recently carried out any experiments with regard to road surfaces, with special reference to anti-skidding materials to be used as a top dressing; and, if so, whether he will tell the House the results of such experiments and upon what roads a practical trial will be extended to them?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONTests are being carried out in collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory on the resistance to skidding exerted by various road surfaces and an interim report will be published in due course. It is also intended to make arrangements for the laying down of test sections of various types of surfacing materials. Their location, however, has net yet been determined.
§ Mr. HACKINGWhen these surfaces are laid down will the House be informed, so that we can take part in the experiment?
§ Mr. MORRISONIf hon. Members who are interested will communicate with me, I will see what arrangements can be made.
§ Captain GUNSTONWould the Minister say whether any experiments are being carried out in connection with horse driving, so as to prevent horses from slipping?