§ 47. Mr. Kitsonasked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources what steps he will take to assist local authorities in the national parks area in the North Riding of Yorkshire to remove derelict railway bridge abutments; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. WilleyLocal planning authorities have powers under the Town and Country Planning Act 1962 to order the removal of redundant structures. In National Parks grant is payable towards the cost.
§ 53. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources what action he is taking to ensure that National Park authorities are consulted on road developments affecting them.
§ Mr. WilleyThe Ministry of Transport are prepared to discuss the construction or improvement of trunk roads with the appropriate Park planning authorities. Substantial new works on classified roads are already subject to planning permission. I am strongly in favour of maximum consultation about other road works, but I am not convinced that it should be made compulsory.
§ 54. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources what fresh appointments have been authorised to the staff of the National Parks Commission to enable the policy on the countryside outlined in the White Paper to be carried out.
§ Mr. WilleyThe complement of the Commission has been increased by 15 posts since November, 1965.