HC Deb 29 March 1933 vol 276 cc994-5
18. Mr. GUY

asked the Minister of Transport if he will take steps to ensure that in all cases where a grant is made from the Road Fund to a highway authority for the widening of a road no existing footpath shall be removed unless a new footpath is provided?

Mr. STANLEY

In the case of schemes assisted by grants from the Road Fund, it is the practice of my Department to require that where road widenings involve the removal of footpaths suitable alternative footpaths shall be provided.

Mr. SMITHERS

In any road widening, will my hon. Friend take into consideration accommodation for horses?

Mr. STANLEY

I understand that horses generally use the roads.

Mr. SMITHERS

Has my hon. Friend ever tried to ride a horse on one of these new macadamised roads?