81. Mr. E. P. Smithasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the military road from Appledore to Rye is deteriorating rapidly and becoming full of holes; and, if his Department do not propose to keep it in repair, whether he will hand over the appropriate portions of the road to the Kent and Sussex County Councils, respectively, in order that this valuable short cut to the town of Rye may continue to be used without danger by the agricultural community.
§ Mr. BellengerThe transfer to the council of the relevant portions of this road has been agreed and the necessary legal steps are now being taken.