§ 82. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that, in connection with the preservation of the Manifold Valley, there is a widely-expressed desire that no road should be made through the valley and that the existing track of the London Midland and Scottish Railway, recently abandoned for that purpose, should be kept for pedestrians; and whether he intends to take any action to secure the above objects?
Sir H. YOUNGI have made inquiry into the matters referred to in the question. I understand there has not been any suggestion on the part of the responsible highway authority that the abandoned railway track along the Manifold Valley should be converted into a carriage road or that a road should be made.
§ Mr. MANDERIs my right hon. Friend aware that this track is the only means at certain spots of walking through this very beautiful valley, and will he inquire from the railway company whether they cannot see their way to leave it more or less in its present form, as it is more suitable for walking purposes?
Sir H. YOUNGI think, if the hon. Member will consider the answer, he will see that his further question does not arise.