§ 48. Sir WILLIAM BYLESasked whether the right hon. Gentleman can see his way to grant facilities for the Right of Way Bill which has come down from the House of Lords and has more than once had the approval of this House; and if he will consider whether the Government could now take over the work of protecting the interests and property of the public, which 589 has been voluntarily done for nearly fifty years by the Commons and Footpaths Preservation Society?
§ Sir W. BYLESBefore the right hon. Gentleman answers my question may I explain that a mistake has been made in my question? The Right of Way Bill has not come down from the House of Lords this Session, but in a previous Session. Perhaps the Prime Minister will answer the second part of my question?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe Government are favourably disposed towards this Bill and will endeavour to help its passage if it has the general consent of the House. The suggestion made in the latter part of the question will be considered.