HC Deb 24 March 1953 vol 513 c629
24. Captain Pilkington

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is yet in a position to increase the rate at which unadopted roads can be made up by local authorities each year.

Mr. H. Macmillan

I am afraid that the Government must continue to limit the materials and labour which can be devoted to this work, but I have been doing my best to authorise any work which is urgently needed.

Captain Pilkington

Is the Minister aware that unadopted roads in my constituency have already caused broken limbs, and in one case a baby was tipped out of a pram? Can he not give a rather more hopeful answer?

Mr. Macmillan

I am afraid not.

Captain Pilkington

Owing to the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I give notice that I shall raise the matter on the Adjournment.