HC Deb 17 February 1955 vol 537 cc540-1
12. Mr. Bullard

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will consult with the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation with a view to devising a scheme which would enable the war-time concrete roads in the Fens to be taken over by the highway authority.

Mr. Amory

With my right hon. Friend's agreement, I am in touch with the County Councils' Association on the problem of the maintenance of these roads.

Mr. Bullard

While it is very welcome news that at least a move is being made, will my right hon. Friend remember that this is a long-standing problem, that these roads are deteriorating rapidly, and that an urgent move is required? Will he particularly consider whether it is possible to classify any lengths of these roads so that help may be given to get them maintained?

Mr. Amory

I agree with my hon. Friend that this is a difficult problem and that it has been with us for some time. I will look into the point which he raised in the second half of his supplementary question.