HC Deb 15 April 1964 vol 693 cc74-5W
Sir B. Janner

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will consider the desirability of introducing into Great Britain the use of temporary portable steel highways which can be assembled in a few hours to enable traffic to flow unimpeded when part of a motorway has to be closed for repairs, such as have recently been introduced in West Germany.

Mr. Marples

Such repairs as have been necessary up to now have not caused congestion. But I will consider the use of temporary structures in the future if undue congestion seems likely.

Forward to