§ Mr. BeithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will ensure that the appointments of parish council representatives are confirmed in time for the annual meeting of the Northumberland National Park Authority on 23 June. [87507]
§ Mr. Meacher[holding answer 18 June 1999]Results from the elections for parish council representatives in all seven English National Parks are currently being received in the Department. They will be considered by the Secretary of State as quickly as possible. It is unlikely that the appointments will be made by 23 June.