§ 31. Mr. HARRISasked 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 WEDGWOODCan 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 ASHLEYI do not know. I should require notice of that question.