§ Mr. Watkinsasked the Minister of Transport what is the mileage of trunk roads in the counties of Brecon and Radnor, respectively; what modern snow clearing equipment is now available; what new equipment is to be made available under his plan; and whether he is satisfied that the trunk roads, where alternative bus services are expected to run due to closure of rail services, are sufficiently catered for.
§ Mr. MarplesThere are 107 miles of trunk road in Brecon and 45 miles in Radnor. I am sending the hon. Member particulars of the snow clearing equipment available there. I am satisfied that it is reasonably adequate in the light of the amount of traffic. Last winter trunk roads in these counties, including lengths used for substitute bus services, were kept open except for brief periods.