HC Deb 08 July 1946 vol 425 c3
8. Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Transport if he will have the surplus lands bordering trunk roads that have been acquired or will be acquired for future widenings, planted with trees, shrubs and other suitable plants to make the roads attractive and pleasant places for travel.

Mr. Barnes

Yes, Sir, the planting of suitable trees and shrubs is one of the methods by which I hope to add to the attractiveness of trunk roads.