HC Deb 19 July 1927 vol 209 c216
31. Mr. HARRIS

asked the Minister of Transport whether it is proposed to do away with the military toll-gates on the Rye-to-Winchelsea road; whether an arrangement has yet been come to with the local authorities to take over this road; and, if so, on what terms?

The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Colonel Ashley)

Negotiations are proceeding between the Departments and local authorities concerned for the taking over by the latter of the road to which the hon. Member refers. The exact terms of the agreement are still under discussion, but I fully expect that a final settlement will very shortly be reached. The terms shall then be communicated to the hon. Member.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Can the right hon. and gallant Gentleman say whether the owners of the land along the side of this extraordinarily bad road are being asked to contribute towards the cost?

Colonel ASHLEY

I do not know. I should require notice of that question.