HC Deb 24 November 1971 vol 826 c357W
52. Mr. Bryant Godman Irvine

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his policy with regard to land purchased in excess of requirements for roads, and land no longer required by his Department owing to improvement or diversion of old roads; and what advice he has given to highway authorities on this subject.

Mr. Graham Page

Subject to the Crichel Down procedure in respect of agricultural land and to first offer to other Government Departments and local authorities, the policy is to dispose of any surplus land as quickly as possible. The general advice which has been issued to local authorities about disposal of surplus land is applicable to local highway authorities.