§ 42. Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether, as promised, the twenty heavy lorries fitted with big wing snow ploughs, the equipping of sixty lorries of this type for gritting, and the provision of sixty-eight trailer gritters and one small rotary snow blower for increasing the snow-clearing plant provided by his Department for use on trunk roads, were delivered by the end of 1955; and how effective this extra equipment has proved in recent weather conditions.
§ Mr. WatkinsonSixteen of the heavy lorries had been delivered by the end of 1955 and were undergoing final preparations. These sixteen are now fully operational. Fifty-three lorries had been fitted with gritter bodies and all sixty have now been completed. Forty-five trailer gritters were delivered during 1955 and this number has now been increased to fifty-six. The small rotary blower was delivered by the end of the year and has been operated satisfactorily by Ministry personnel. I understand that the other equipment that has been put into use has also worked effectively.
§ Mr. JannerIs the Minister satisfied that there is sufficient provision made now, in view of the effectiveness of what has already been supplied for this purpose?
§ Mr. WatkinsonYes, I think we have enough for the moment, anyway.