HC Deb 18 November 1952 vol 507 cc149-50W
89. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware that many public paths are being obliterated by illegal ploughing; and if he will circularise highway authorities reminding them that it is their duty to secure compliance with Section 56 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, 1949.

Mr. Marples

My right hon. Friend has heard of this from time to time, but has never received any specific evidence. If the hon. Member has any such evidence and will send it to my right hon. Friend he will have it examined, and will then consider whether any reminder to the highway authorities is needed.

90. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many orders have been confirmed by his Department for the diversion of public paths under Section 42 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, 1949.

Mr. Marples

Two hundred.

Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many county councils have applied for an extension of the statutory period in which to prepare their footpath survey draft maps.

Mr. H. Macmillan

Twenty-eight.