HC Deb 05 July 1932 vol 268 c246
67. Mr. TURTON

asked the Minister of Transport how many miles of footpaths are being constructed on main roads at the present time; and how many miles of such footpaths have been constructed since July, 1931?

Mr. PYBUS

The information is not readily available and as a special return would involve expense I hope that in the interests of economy my hon. Friend will not press for it.

Mr. TURTON

Will the Minister, when he next writes to the various local authorities, impress upon them the uneconomic nature of this expenditure?

Mr. PYBUS

I would not be prepared to write to local authorities asking them not to proceed with pathways, if life was being endangered by reason of the fact that there were no pathways.