§ Major PRESCOTTasked the Minister of National Service if the Government Roadstone Control Committee is still in existence; if so, when he proposes to abolish it; what useful purpose the Department of the Controller of Roads and Bridges is serving at the present time; and what is the cost it has entailed since its creation?
Captain GUESTMy right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. The post of Controller of Roads and Bridges was abolished in October last, but it has been considered necessary that the Roadstone Committee should be continued in existence, to secure the most economic use of the road material available, which is still below requirements. The cost entailed is not at present available, and could not be ascertained without undue labour.