HC Deb 07 December 1978 vol 959 cc787-8W
Mr. Maxwell-Hyslop

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will, forthwith, require the contractors of the Exminster section of the M5 motorway to restore to its previous levels and condition the area used as a contractor's work site during the bridge and motorway construction.

Mr. Horam

This is not a matter for for which my right hon. Friend has any responsibility. The land is outside the motorway boundaries and not owned by the Department. The contractor negotiated his occupation of the site directly with the landowner concerned.