HC Deb 09 February 1966 vol 724 cc387-8
25. Mr. Duffy

asked the Minister of Transport on how many days this winter the A.62 between Huddersfield and Oldham has been blocked by snow at Standedge.

Mr. John Morris

On 29th November it was blocked for about six hours.

Mr. Duffy

Is my hon. Friend aware that on more than one occasion this winter school buses for Colne Valley High School have been prevented from moving along this road and examinations have been disorganised, and that my hon. Friend the Member for Doncaster (Mr. Harold Walker) has been prevented from travelling along this road during the course of his Parliamentary duties? It is not only a commercial trunk route, but it is a vital communication between two communities and an important school, so will my hon. Friend see that its clearance has the highest priority?

Mr. Morris

I shall bear my hon. Friend's remarks in mind.