HC Deb 28 May 1971 vol 818 cc248-9W
Dr. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he proposes to take, in view of the inconvenience and danger to pedestrians, especially elderly ones, caused by failure on the part of statutory authorities to restore footways and highways to the required standards on completion of necessary works.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

None. Highway authorities already have powers under the Public Utilities Street Works Act, 1950, to ensure that on completion of their works statutory undertakers restore highways and footways to their proper condition.