§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take compulsory purchase powers to allow the river frontage in Hurlingham park to be used for the Thames path. [40470]
§ Mr. ClappisonSince the Countryside Commission's proposals for the Thames path where it runs through Hurlingham park—and the subsequent approved route in this area—did not include the river frontage, the question did not arise.
§ Mr. PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with the Countryside Commission concerning difficulties of securing access to the river frontage where the new Thames path could run across open land next to the water's edge. [40472]
§ Mr. ClappisonIn approving the route proposed by the Countryside Commission after consultation with the interested parties, the Secretary of State acknowledged the special issues arising out of implementation of the path where it goes through London. [40471]
§ Mr. PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment at how many places along its route in London the Thames path leaves the river frontage other than because of a building or other similar obstruction.
§ Mr. ClappisonThe Thames path in London leaves the river where access would otherwise be physically possible at four places—the Hurlingham club, the Houses of Parliament, Syon park, a site of special scientific interest, and the Nazareth house convent.