§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will introduce legislation requiring local authorities in England and Wales to grit the road promptly where adverse weather conditions so require; and, if not, why not. [HL1470]
§ The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Macdonald of Tradeston)We shall introduce a duty for a highway authority to remove ice when a suitable legislative opportunity presents itself.