§ 41. Viscount CURZONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport whether steps can be taken in conjunction with the Department of Woods and Forests to plant the most suitable and attractive trees alongside all new roads and by-pass roads, and in cased where roads are widened to secure the replanting of trees destroyed in the process as far as possible?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI fully share the hon. and gallant Member's desire that roadside tree planting should be extended in suitable cases and so far as funds permit. I have been in consultation for some time past with experts on the subject as to the best species to adopt. In the case of the new Great West Road, I have already agreed a tree-planting scheme with the Middlesex County Council.
§ Colonel Sir C. YATEHas the hon. and gallant Gentleman taken into consideration the planting of roads with apple trees, as is done in France and Germany?
§ Colonel ASHLEYWill my hon. and gallant Friend ensure that the apples will not be stolen?