§ Baroness Stedmanasked Her Majesty's Government:
- (a) when the report referred to in Section 7(2) of the Local Government Act 1985 will be laid before Parliament; and
- (b) whether this report will incorporate any proposals advocated by the Countryside Commission and the Nature Conservancy Council.
§ Lord EltonMy right honourable friend will be laying his report shortly. It will take into account advice received from the Countryside Commission and the Nature Conservancy Council.