§ Mr. John H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for Transport what advice he has given metropolitan counties about snow clearance and other measures to keep roads open in snowy and icy conditions, in both urban and rural districts and to ensure adequate action following advance warning from local weather stations.
§ Mr. HoramComprehensive advice has been given to all highway authorities on the winter maintenance of roads generally. Responsibility rests with individual highway authorities for taking adequate precautionary measures following advance warnings from local weather stations.