HL Deb 12 July 1985 vol 466 c491WA
Lord Melchett

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, when they are asked to prepare a draft public path extinguishment order under Section 120 of the Highways Act 1980, they have the power to make their agreement to do so conditional upon the removal by the applicant for the order of any obstruction preventing the public from the use of the footpath or bridleway in question.

Lord Skelmersdale

. My right honourable friend the Secretary of State has no such power.