§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to what plans the Ordnance Survey has(a) to extend the outdoor leisure map series, (b) to issue a second series of outdoor leisure map of Snowdonia, Conwy valley and (c) to use water resistant paper for any other sheets in the series beyond the one for Ben Nevis.
§ Mr. RidleyOrdnance Survey is continually reviewing its range of maps and services to ensure that the needs of the market are met within the resources available and that the required return on investment is achieved. The outdoor leisure map series is no exception to this and any change in specification on coverage will be dictated by these marketing principles.
At the moment there are no firm plans to extend the range of outdoor leisure maps but a number of new opportunities are under active consideration. These include the option for publication of a combined Snowdon-Conwy valley map and publishing more Mountainmaster maps of popular climbing areas.