HC Deb 12 June 1947 vol 438 c1315
9. Mr. Granville Sharp

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the shortage of 25 by 6 tyres required by many local authorities for vehicles engaged in refuse disposal and cleansing work; what action he is taking to persuade tyre manufacturers to meet this urgent need; and when it is anticipated that outstanding demands will be met.

Sir S. Cripps

Yes, Sir. I am aware of the shortage of this and other sizes of giant tyres. Tyre manufacturers are giving as much priority as possible to the needs of local authorities for their sanitary vehicles, but they have also to provide for new sanitary vehicles and for the competing needs of many other essential transport services. It is not possible to anticipate when outstanding demands will be met.

Lieut.-Colonel Dower

Is the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that local authorities cannot get tyres for their ambulances, and would he give attention to that matter also?

Sir S. Cripps

That is another question. Ambulances take a much smaller tyre than the oversized tyres mentioned in the Question.