HC Deb 06 May 1980 vol 984 c32W
Mr. Penhaligon

asked the Minister of Transport how many acres of land in rural areas and in urban areas have been taken for motorway and trunk road building; and how many for local authority road building since 1959.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

I regret that the information requested is not readily available. Land requirements are considered in relation to individual road schemes, but the Department keeps no comprehensive records of land taken.