HC Deb 19 November 1941 vol 376 cc351-2W
Sir R. Clarry

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether, in the event of severe weather conditions, such as snow and ice on roads, adequate arrangements have been made for the immediate clearance of snow and the gritting of roads, in cooperation with the local military authorities, in order to avoid any delay in essential road traffic?

Colonel Llewellin

Snow clearance of roads will be undertaken by highway authorities to the full extent of the labour and plant available. During the summer grants by the Ministry were made available towards the cost of the necessary equipment. Arrangements for military assistance were made last winter and similar arrangements are being made for this winter.