§ 54. Captain Pilkingtonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what instructions he gives to the Forestry Commission so that their replanting shall not interfere with the preservation of ancient roads, monuments, etc.
§ Mr. GodberA map of every area to be acquired by the Commission is sent to the ancient monuments inspectorate of the Ministry of Works. The inspectorate notifies the Commission of any important 901 monuments, etc., which in their view should be preserved and arrangements are agreed for their protection.
§ Captain PilkingtonCan the Joint Parliamentary Secretary say how many cases of complaint there have been that ancient monuments have not been preserved?
§ Mr. GodberThere have been one or two, but on the whole the number has been small.
§ 55. Captain Pilkingtonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will ask the Forestry Commission to deforest the stretch of Roman road between Crowthorne and Bagshot wherever planting has interfered with its preservation.
§ Mr. GodberNo planting has been carried out by the Forestry Commission on that section of the Roman road known as the "Devil's Highway" between Crowthorne and Bagshot which is on land in their occupation. Some natural seedling growth of pines does take place on the road and this is cleared periodically.