HC Deb 23 October 1952 vol 505 c141W
91. Mr. Odey

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will take steps to ensure that when both roads and railways fall into disuse the land is made available for agricultural purposes.

Sir T. Dugdale

So far as can be foreseen, the resources likely to be available for work of this character will remain strictly limited. They can best be used for increasing production from land which will respond more readily and at much lower cost than the type of land mentioned by my hon. Friend.