§ 72. Mr. Wyattasked the Minister of Transport to what extent he has used troops to clear railways and roads of snow and ice to enable coal held up by adverse weather conditions to be moved, and Army transport for the movement of coal for which no other transport is available.
§ Mr. BarnesTroops, Poles and prisoners of war are assisting us in the clearance of snow and ice from roads and railways, and military transport is held ready to move coal as required.
§ Mr. WyattWill my right hon. Friend say when troops were first put on to this job, and whether they were put on as early as 7th February?
§ Mr. BarnesI could not state the exact date, but I know that, all through this difficulty, they have been called upon to assist whenever necessary. I should also like to inform the House that there has been full co-operation on the part of the Service Departments.