§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will make a statement on the results of using urea as an alternative to salt as a de-icing agent on midlands links motorways during the winter of 1984–85, detailing the amounts used and the cost compared with salt.
§ Mrs. ChalkerUrea was successfully used as a de-icing agent on the Midland links viaducts during the 1984–85 winter. The quantity used was 1500 tonnes at a cost of £250,000. A more detailed statement about urea as a de-icing agent will be included in the interim report on the Midland links.
§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will place a copy of the latest midlands motorway link report in the Library.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI plan to do so as soon as possible.