§ 43. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many county councils have taken steps to ensure effective signposting of public footpaths.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanI regret that I have not the information necessary to answer the hon. Member's Question.
§ Mr. SorensenDoes the Minister appreciate that the system of signposting of footpaths before the war, particularly in Essex and near counties, was a great advantage to numbers of people who sought the countryside? Can he do something to expedite the vision of the counties which are taking action in this way?
§ Mr. MacmillanI can only do it by exhortation. I have no power to require or control the erection of these signs.
§ Mr. SorensenWas there no record of any kind regarding these footpaths?
§ Mr. MacmillanSince I have no legal power to require them, I have no legal power to require any information on the subject.