HC Deb 17 December 1980 vol 996 c216W
65. Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate has been made by his Department of the effect of the reduction in the rate support grant on vital safety services such as the salting and gritting of main highways.

Mr. King

The salting and gritting of main roads by local highway authorities is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport.