HC Deb 26 October 1965 vol 718 cc20-1W
Sir G. Sinclair

asked the Minister of Transport what precautionary steps are being taken, against the possibility of a severe winter, to make provision of an adequate supply of mined salt with adequate loading gear in proper working order to ensure speedy delivery to local authorities.

Mr. Tom Fraser

Highway authorities generally are already stocked up or are just completing stocking up with salt in readiness for winter weather. I understand that the suppliers will have further supplies readily available for use this coming winter if needed.