HC Deb 24 November 1965 vol 721 c58W
65. Mr. Farr

asked the Minister of Transport what lessons have been learnt by the failure to construct the M.1 to an adequate standard in the first place; and how these lessons are being applied.

Mr. Tom Fraser

The current standard specification for motorways provides for a completely impervious surface, a stronger base, more elaborate drainage and wider and stronger hard shoulders. The need for these has been demonstrated by experience with M.1.