HC Deb 27 October 1965 vol 718 c157
49. Sir Harmar Nicholls

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will instruct his officials to suspend the operation of vehicle check-points during periods of fog in areas where such checks cause a vehicle queue to be formed such as was the case on the Great North Road, near Alconbury, on Tuesday, 5th October, 1965, on the occasion of an accident involving several vehicles.

Mr. Swingler

There was no vehicle check near Alconbury on 5th October. It seems that the hon. Member has been misled by an incorrect press report about a check carried out on the A.1 on 4th October between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in clear weather. We are satisfied that our officials and the police who are associated with these spot checks need no special instructions to avoid carrying them out in conditions likely to affect road safety.

Sir Harmar Nicholls

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that I shall check the source of my information to see which is correct?