§ 59. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the extent to which some types of vehicle throw up mud on to the windscreens of following vehicles, particularly on the M.1; and what steps he proposes to take to deal with the problem, in view of his decision not to make wheel spats compulsory as is done elsewhere.
§ Mr. HayRecent investigations by the Road Research Laboratory suggest that it may be possible to reduce the amount of mud and water thrown out sideways or under the mudguards if coarse textured road surfaces are provided. We are exploring this and also ways of improving the drainage on motorways. At present the best way for motorists to deal with the mud problem is to fit windscreen washers.