HIGHWAYS (TREES AND SHRUBS).

HC Deb 09 June 1937 vol 324 cc1754-5

52. Sir A. Beit

asked the Minister of Transport whether he has urged upon the highways authority of the county of Essex the desirability of completing the work of planting trees and shrubs along Eastern Avenue, leading to Southend; and what action they have taken?

Mr. Burgin

I have drawn the attention of all highways authorities to the desirability of planting trees and shrubs beside roads. I understand that, so far as Eastern Avenue is concerned, the borough of Ilford has taken action in this regard.

Mr. Macquisten

Is the Minister aware that Czechoslovakia and other places have planted their highways with apple trees? [Interruption.] Well, as a consequence, they do not require a National Health Insurance Act.

Sir A. Beit

Is it not possible for my right hon. Friend to ask the other boroughs in the same district to do what Ilford has already done?

Mr. Burgin

I think the Ministry have already asked the county surveyor of Essex to look into the matter. Perhaps that request might be repeated.