HC Deb 31 May 1967 vol 747 c27W
Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland on how many days the roads between Shiel Bridge and Glenelg and Shiel Bridge to Kyle of Lochalsh, respectively, were blocked by snow in each year since 1960.

Mr. Ross

The following is the information requested:—

NUMBER OF DAYS BLOCKED* BY SNOW
Year Shiel Bridge to Kyle of Lochalsh Shiel Bridge to Glenelg
1960 … … 1 5
1961 … … 3 1
1962 … … 2 2
1963 … … — 1
1964 … … — 2
1965 … … — 5
1966 … … — 1
1967 … … — —
Total … … 6 17
* "Blocked" is used here to mean impassable to vehicles with chains.