§ 47. Mr. EDEasked the Minister of Transport the mileage of roads, other than classified roads, to which the Ribbon Development Act has been applied by local authorities?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAAll classified roads in the country are automatically brought within the ambit of the Act, and, in addition, 8,000 miles of unclassified roads have been included by resolution.
§ Mr. EDEIs the Minister satisfied at the rate of progress with which the unclassified roads are being brought in?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI think that the inclusion of 8,000 miles so quickly is quite remarkable because it has needed a survey in every case. I am, of course, anxious that the figure should be increased.