§ 75. Colonel HOWARD-BURYasked the Minister of Transport whether, in making any new roads, he will consider the making of adequate footpaths separated from the main road by either a hedge or a ditch?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONAs I have stated in answer to previous questions, it is the practice of my Department to require the provision of adequate footpaths where it is desirable and practicable, before any scheme of improvement or new construction is approved for grants from the Road Fund. I am not satisfied that footpaths should of necessity be separated from the carriageway by a hedge or ditch; but I have issued instructions to my divisional road engineers that in the siting of footpaths regard should be had to the preservation of trees and hedges.
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYDoes not the hon. Gentleman consider that it would be far prettier and more in keeping with the characteristics of the country if the footpaths were separated from the main road by hedges or trees?
§ Mr. MORRISONI think that frequently that might be the ease, but should hesitate to utter a universal dogma.
§ Mr. SMITHERSWill the hon. Gentleman also bear in mind the requirements in certain country districts of mounted riders?
§ Mr. MORRISONThat will be considered at the right time.