§ Lord Williams of Elvelasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they will publish the White Paper on common land. [HL2399]
§ Lord WhittyThe Government are considering proposals for improving the legislation on common land and town and village greens, as set out in the consultation paperGreater Protection and Better Management of Common Land in England and Wales. Due to the number and complexity of the issues raised, progress has been slower than hoped. We expect to announce our proposals for future action and to publish a detailed report on the responses to the paper in the spring.
§ Lord Williams of Elvelasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they expect to publish draft regulations on vehicular access over common land in accordance with Section 68 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. [HL2400]
§ Lord WhittyThe Government are currently considering the many responses made during the public consultation exercise on the regulations undertaken last year. We hope to be in a position to lay draft regulations for England before Parliament soon.