HC Deb 16 March 1998 vol 308 c466W
42. Mr. Bayley

To ask the hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, if he will make a statement about the Church Commissioners' policy towards the right to roam on land which they own. [32938]

Mr. Stuart Bell

The Commissioners are committed to protecting public rights of way over their land. Where it would not adversely affect their tenants, they are also in favour of the creation of voluntary access opportunities.