HC Deb 28 November 1962 vol 668 cc53-4W
45. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of recent complaints from residents in the Chigwell urban district of Essex that cattle straying from Epping Forest on to the public highway are endangering road safety; and whether he will consult the authorities concerned with a view to appropriate action being taken.

Mr. Hay

My right hon. Friend is aware of the concern expressed last Session when the City of London (Various Powers) Act, 1962, was considered, but no complaints have been made to his Department since then.

We are willing to consider any suggestions from the authorities concerned provided they are consistent with the protection of the Forest from enclosure and the rights of commoners, which Parliament so recently declined to alter.