Accidents (Road Clearance)

Oral Answers to Questions — Roads – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 1 December 1965.

Alert me about debates like this

Photo of Sir Timothy Kitson Sir Timothy Kitson , Richmond (Yorks) 12:00, 1 December 1965

asked the Minister of Transport if he is satisfied with the standard of equipment available for the rapid clearance of motorways and other major highways after serious road accidents have occurred; and if he will make a statement.

Photo of Mr Thomas Fraser Mr Thomas Fraser , Hamilton

I have no evidence to suggest that there is any deficiency in the equipment normally used to clear accidents on these roads.

Photo of Sir Timothy Kitson Sir Timothy Kitson , Richmond (Yorks)

Will the right hon. Gentleman have discussions with his right hon. Friend the Home Secretary to ensure that there is some standard equipment available to the police and the fire brigade when they are called to serious accidents on motorways?

Photo of Mr Thomas Fraser Mr Thomas Fraser , Hamilton

My information is that the police and fire brigades are either properly equipped themselves, or are satisfied that equipment is available at garages with which they can get in touch at very short notice.