Written question asked by Michael McNair-Wilson (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 March 1991. It was answered by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 March 1991 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Written question

Question: If his Department will hold an inquiry into the causes of the multiple road accident on the M4 in Berkshire, between junctions 14 and 15 on Wednesday 13th March, including the significance of motorists ignoring the weather conditions; if he will indicate the weather conditions at the time and whether the fog/speed warning lights were switched on; and what consideration he is giving to whether the fire which followed the collision suggests a need for manufacturers to look again at fire hazards on heavy goods vehicles and cars.

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