§ 77. Sir BASIL PETOasked the Minister of Agriculture whether, in connection with schemes for employment, he will consider the preparation of a new Ordnance Survey, in view of the fact that the present Ordnance Survey, made more than 20 years ago, is now out of date?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Dr. Addison)The original Survey, which was completed in 1888, has been revised normally every 20 years so far as the large scale maps are concerned, and every 15 years so far as the one-inch and smaller scale maps are concerned; but I am considering the possibility of reducing the interval between revisions.
§ Sir B. PETOIs not a new map about due, and would it not be useful to put this work in hand?
§ Dr. ADDISONI cannot add anything to what I have said.
§ Captain GUNSTONWhen these maps are revised, will the right hon. Gentleman urge the Department to show the new electric lines running across the country?
§ Dr. ADDISONThat suggestion will be noted.
§ Mr. SKELTONWill the right hon. Gentleman explain to the House—
§ Mr. SPEAKERWe are getting beyond this question.