§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent discussions she has had with the(a) DTLR and (b) DTI regarding the environmental impact of third generation mobile phone masts. [19303]
§ Margaret Beckett[holding answer 29 November 2001]: None. The Association of National Park Authorities, together with the Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, have written to me to raise concerns about telecommunications in national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty. I have asked officials to initiate joint discussions with DTLR and DTI to consider the issues raised.