§ 7. Mr. Christopher Shawcrossasked the Minister of Transport whether he has any information as to the extent of damage caused to public roads by the recent frosts; and what will be the cost of repairing them.
§ Mr. BarnesInformation as to the damage which has been caused to the public roads by the recent frosts is not yet complete, but it is already clear that the cost of repairs will be heavy. For eight counties it is estimated at between £250,000 and £300,000.