§ 8. Sir G. Foxasked the Minister of Transport if he will make a statement on the prospects of getting some modern snow-ploughs, similar to those used on the Julier Pass, Switzerland, to keep open or re-open trunk roads only blocked by heavy snowfalls as experienced this year; what would be the cost of each; and how many would be required.
§ Mr. BarnesAn investigation is being made into the equipment required for snow clearance on the roads. I am not yet in a position to say what types of equipment would be most suitable for use in this country or how many machines it would be justifiable to have available to meet climatic contingencies here.