§ 11. Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the names of the three counties in England which have designated the most conservation areas and the three counties which have designated the least, or none.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe counties in England which have designated most conservation areas are Kent (84), Hertfordshire (78), and Warwickshire and Essex (each 75). Two counties (North Riding of Yorkshire and Rutland) have designated one each and Norfolk none. The number of areas so far designated does not necessarily represent the overall intentions of the authority, as many have further proposals for designation well advanced.
§ Mr. CookeWhile not making too much of those figures at an early stage in the scheme, may I ask my right hon. Friend to keep the matter continually under review and perhaps to encourage certain authorities to get on with their work a little quicker?
§ Mr. WalkerCertainly. I am very anxious that authorities designate as many conservation areas as possible.