HC Deb 27 July 1971 vol 822 c60W
35. Mr. Albert Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he proposes to take to avoid the burying of top soil when new motorways are constructed.

Mr. Graham Page

I do not propose to take additional steps to avoid the burying of top soil when new motorways are constructed. An arrangement already exists whereby the first offer of surplus top soil is made to the original owners of land compulsorily acquired.