§ 88 and 89. Mr. Peytonasked the Secretary of State for War (1) if he will ensure that, in those instances when it is necessary for heavy tanks to be transported on the roads, some reasonable arrangement is made to help other users of the road to pass;
(2) if, in view of the inadequacy of a large part of the United Kingdom road system. he will ensure that the use of tank transporters is confined to a minimum.
§ Mr. SoamesThe use of tank transporters is kept to a minimum and I am anxious that they should cause the minimum obstruction. Army drivers are required by standing orders to give careful consideration to other traffic, and to pull off the road at the first opportunity if traffic accumulates behind them.
Some tanks are moved by civilian carriers under contract. I have no authority over their drivers but they have the reputation of acting with courtesy and care on the roads.