§ Mr. De Chairasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that all the road frontages approaching London are being steadily overbuilt in spite of the Ribbon Development Act; and whether he will consider introducing legislation forthwith to sterilise land against building for 100 yards on either side of trunk roads so that no private individual shall in future be able to realise an enhanced price for road frontages due to public expenditure on highway improvement?
§ Mr. BurginI am aware that road frontages continue to be developed, but I am satisfied that highway authorities generally are using their powers under the Act to secure that in any schemes of development due regard is paid to the necessity for preserving the traffic value of the roads. As regards the second part of the question I cannot see my way to take action on the lines suggested by my hon. Friend.