§ Sir Hector Monroasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why the royal parks police closed the Queen's drive, Holyrood park, Edinburgh, on the morning of 12 December; and why gritting of the road had not taken place by 10.15 am.
§ Mr. YoungerThe Queen's drive was closed to vehicles between 10 am and 10.50 am on 12 December to allow gritting of the road. The operation was carried out as quickly as available manpower and equipment permitted.