HC Deb 28 March 1956 vol 550 c194W
1. Sir L. Ropner

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the estimated acreage of agricultural land taken in 1955 for the purpose of constructing new roads or improving existing ones.

Mr. Watkinson

For Trunk Roads for which I am responsible, between 70 and 75 acres. For Classified Roads I am informed that approximately 430 acres were taken.