HC Deb 02 December 1937 vol 329 c2256
83. Mr. Mander

asked the Minister of Health the number of cases during each of the last three years in which rights of way have been closed or deviations permitted?

Sir K. Wood

I regret that this information is not in my possession.

Mr. Mander

In view of the public interest taken in the matter, will the right hon. Gentleman do his best to collect the information?

Sir K. Wood

I am afraid it will be rather difficult. The hon. Gentleman will appreciate the fact that in the case of a large number of local authorities their consent has to be obtained.

Mr. Mander

In the cases where consent has to be obtained will the right hon. Gentleman get it?

Sir K. Wood

Perhaps the hon. Member will communicate with me about it.

Mr. Ede

Will the right hon. Gentleman give the inspectors who are inquiring into these town planning schemes instructions to give particular attention to this matter, as it is far easier to get a footpath closed in this way than under the old procedure at Quarter Sessions?

Sir K. Wood

Yes, Sir.