HC Deb 20 June 1984 vol 62 c351

Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

Mr. Maxton

Can the Minister explain why this clause has been included in the Bill? What is so different about altering the level of the road as not to make it part and parcel of the powers of local authorities over the building and maintenance of roads?

Mr. Allan Stewart

Under the remainder of the Bill, local authorities do not have the specific power of clause 23, which enables them to raise or lower or otherwise alter … the level of a public road. The clause codifies section 6(1) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1970. I assure the hon. Gentleman that it is necessary.

Question put and agreed to.

Clause 23 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Forward to