§ Lord Melchettasked Her Majesty's Government:
What action has been taken by the Countryside Commission since the enactment of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to inform "persons resorting to the countryside of their rights", as required by Section 72(7) of that Act.
§ Lord SkelmersdaleWork is currently in hand by the Countryside Commission to prepare and publicise information on the rights and obligations of visitors to the countryside. It is too early to say yet when it will be completed.