HC Deb 18 February 1947 vol 433 c963
34. Mr. Swingler

asked the Secretary of State for War how many flame-throwers are at the Army's disposal in Britain; what consideration he has given to their employment for the clearance of snow and ice-bound tunnels and roads; and what action has resulted.

Mr. Bellenger

Experiments in clearing snow and ice have been carried out but the results were not encouraging. The equipment which is in this country, however, is available for further experiments or assistance if required.