HC Deb 11 March 1970 vol 797 cc331-2W
Mr. John Ellis

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what special action was taken by the Meteorological Office to warn the public of the onset of severe and hazardous weather conditions on Wednesday, 4th March, 1970.

Mr. Hattersley

From about 02.40 hours on 4th March the Meteorological Office issued warnings of snowfall over a wide area of England to transport and other authorities. B.B.C. radio forecasts to Germany will change these figures in the future.

Mr. Healey

Following is the information:

from 06.02 hours onwards spoke of moderate to heavy falls of snow in many places except the extreme West.

Mr. John Ellis

asked the Secretary of State for Defence at what time and date the forecasts were issued by the Meteorological Office for the use of the national daily papers for 4th March, 1970.

Mr. Hattersley

At 19.16 hours B.S.T. on 3rd March. This was supplemented by a further issue for late editions at 23.40 hours.