HC Deb 22 May 1950 vol 475 cc203-4W
60. Brigadier Rayner

asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the report of the county surveyor of Devon for 1949 in which the need is emphasised for the present make-do-and-mend policy with regard to roads to be replaced as soon as possible by a more progressive programme of road works with improved surfaces; and if he is now in a position to give some indication as to when it will be possible for county surveyors to make more satisfactory plans with regard to the roads for which they are responsible.

Mr. Barnes

My attention had not previously been drawn to this report. As regards the last part of the question, I would refer to the answer that I gave to the hon. Members for Aberdeenshire, East (Mr. Boothby) and Horncastle (Commander Maitland) on 15th May, of which I am sending the hon. and gallant Member a copy.