HL Deb 29 July 1942 vol 124 cc107-8
LORD SNELL

My Lords, I move that the House do now adjourn.

Moved, That the House do now adjourn.—(Lord Snell.)

VISCOUNT BLEDISLOE

My Lords, with the leave of the House I should like to ask the Government whether they have any statement to make with regard to the holidays at home campaign.

THE JOINT PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES (THE DUKE OF NORFOLK)

My Lords, the Government have asked the public to avoid unnecessary travelling, and this year the majority of workers will be taking their holidays at home. The Minister of Labour and National Service is anxious that, in the interests of production, workers should obtain the maximum benefit from the short holidays they will have at home, and it is important that ample facilities for outdoor recreation should be available within easy reach of industrial towns. My right honourable friend the Minister of Agriculture and the Secretary of State for Scotland are therefore appealing to owners of moor and mountain land and other suitable areas to allow the public to have reasonable access to their property wherever this is possible during the present holiday season. I feel sure that those of your Lordships who are landowners will respond readily to this request. I hope too that holiday makers will show their appreciation by taking special care not to do damage, for instance to fences, walls or ditches, on property which they may be permitted to use for walking, cycling, camping or other recreational purposes, and in particular to avoid any damage to growing crops or to the harvest.

House adjourned.