§ Sir A. Maitlandasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether steps are being taken, having due regard to other claims for man-power and to the necessity of saving rubber, to keep road surfaces in good repair?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerYes, Sir, within the limits imposed by the shortage of labour1762W and materials, my Ministry have been able to make and to maintain arrangements under which the important roads in the country have been kept in reasonably good repair.