HC Deb 31 March 1971 vol 814 cc374-5W
76. Mr. Iremonger

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many and which local authorities have so far failed to signpost all public paths at their junctions with metalled roads and to way mark them en route, as required by the Countryside Act, 1968.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

My Department does not keep records of sign-posting and waymarking carried out under the Countryside Act, 1968.

77. Mr. Iremonger

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek writs of mandamus against all local authorities which have not, within the next six months, cleared all public pathways in their areas and made them passable for foot, hoof or wheel as the case may be.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

No.