§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the locations in each of the last five years where his Ministry has improved public access to his Ministry's land, giving the location, timing and nature of the improvement in each case; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonMy noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State will write to the hon. Member.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what liaison he has with(a) the Countryside Commission and (b) the Ramblers Association at a national, regional and local level concerning improving the right of access to land owned and leased by his Ministry.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe Ministry of Defence encourages public access to its land whenever possible. There is a well-established system of consultation with local parties interested in the countryside. We also have national level liaison with the Countryside Commission on a wide range of issues.