§ 42. Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if it has yet been possible for him to make an approximate assessment of the damage which has been caused to road surfaces during the current winter; and to what extent additional maintenance grants will be necessary to make good this exceptional damage.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterNo, Sir.
§ Mr. JannerWill the Minister say when he is likely to be able to give a reply to a question of this nature? Will he go into the matter?
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterThe hon. Member will appreciate that damage to road surfaces from ice and snow sometimes does not show for months. It is far too soon to say anything now.