§ 39. Colonel YATEasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether the question of the cutting of hedges at cross roads and dangerous corners has been considered by the Road Board in connection with their schemes for road widenings and improvements of curves and corners; and whether, considering that so long ago as the 15th August, 1911, it was stated by his predecessor in office that hedge cutting at cross roads was one of the greatest reforms that ought to be carried out, the Road Board will now take action in the matter?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe question of the cutting of hedges at cross roads and dangerous corners has been considered by the Road Board, and the Board use the opportunities afforded by frequent conferences with representatives of highway authorities to direct attention to this matter. The Board also, so far as they can do so with due regard to other requirements, consider favourably applications for Grants towards the cost of clearing the view at corners but, except in cases where the special circumstances render it desirable to do so, they do not encourage the rounding of corners as, in their opinion, this frequently encourages increased speed at corners without securing greater safety for the public.