§ 21. Mr. Harold Daviesasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the dangerous road conditions between the villages of Horton and Leek; that for many years the parish council have been trying to get his Department to use powers to acquire a private road for which toll is charged; and if he is prepared to make an immediate investigation into the parish council's requests.
§ Mr. BarnesI have already written fully to my hon. Friend on this subject. As I explained in my letters, I have no jurisdiction over this private road and no power to acquire it compulsorily.
§ Mr. DaviesIs my right hon. Friend aware that this is a matter of paramount importance to these villagers who, for some 20 years, have been trying to get this toll road open and, since we are a Government of legislators and not antiquarians, will my right hon. Friend look into the matter?
§ Mr. BarnesAs I have already told my hon. Friend, I have looked into it and have no powers to deal with the problem.
§ Mr. DaviesWho would have power?