Motorways (Fog Conditions)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 10 November 1965.

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Photo of Mr Stan Orme Mr Stan Orme , Salford West 12:00, 10 November 1965

I am sure most hon. Members welcome the fact that the Minister will discuss this serious matter this week with representatives of Lancashire and the Midlands. Will he bear in mind that the main problem is protecting the motorist from himself? If he will bear that in mind, will he not consider that, when fog reaches a certain density, the motorways should be closed, just as airfields are closed in the interests of safety?