HC Deb 27 June 1980 vol 987 c361W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the Government's policy towards the upkeep of public rights of way in the countryside.

Mr. Monro

Upkeep of public rights of way is the statutory responsibility of the appropriate local authority. Expenditure on this function is in accordance with locally determined priorities.