Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart has asked Comhairle nan Eilean Siar if changes are to be put in place to its gritting policy following the recent accident in Lewis that resulted in a bus driver and passengers being taken to hospital.
The accident on the Barvas moor on the evening of November 7 has led to calls for the Comhairle to carry out an urgent review of its current road gritting policy.
David Stewart said: “Winter is barely upon us and concerns are already being raised about the gritting policy adopted by the Comhairle. Drivers need to know they are safe on our roads and I would encourage the Comhairle to examine whether their gritting policy is robust enough. In particular, I would appeal for advice and suggestions from the emergency services to be acted upon and I have contacted the leader of the Comhairle about this.”
