§ 59. Sir William Davisonasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the continuance of ribbon development on a number of arterial highways notwithstanding recent legislation; and whether he will consider the desirability of charging a proportionate part of the road cost against any buildings in future constructed on the frontage of a main highway?
§ Mr. BurginSince the Restriction of Ribbon Development Act, 1935, came into operation, highway authorities generally have adopted the policy of permitting roadside development along important highways only on condition that a subsidiary road is constructed between the buildings and the highway. I have no power which would enable me to adopt the suggestion of my hon. Friend.
§ Sir W. DavisonIs not this matter very urgent, and does not the Minister think power should be taken to deal with it in view of the fact that some of these new by-pass roads are already being themselves by-passed?
§ Mr. MacquistenIs it not the case that under the Road Fund, 1909, power was given to local authorities to take land alongside a new road and get the benefit of the increment value created by a new roadway?