§ 66. Sir G. PENNYasked the Minister of Transport whether rubber is being used in any of the experiments which are being carried out in regard to road surfacing; and, if not, whether he will take steps to see that experiments are undertaken with this commodity, in view of its durability and sound-deadening properties and the fact that its present low price now compares more favourably with other materials?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONRubber is not being used in any of the experiments which are at present being carried out by my Department in regard to road surfacing. The experimental sections of rubber paving already laid in London are, however, kept under observation by my technical officers. I have appointed a Technical Advisory Committee to advise me as to the experiments to be undertaken by my Department and I will have the suggestion of the hon. Member brought to their notice.