§ Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government (1) how many local authorities in England and Wales have compiled definitive maps recording all public footpaths in conformity with the 1949 Act; and how many have published their findings.
(2) if he will circularise local authorities that have not conformed to the regulations by publishing maps recording footpaths in their areas, advising them to do so without undue delay;
194W(3) which local authorities have so far refused to publish maps recording footpaths.
§ Mr. WilleyFifty-two county councils in England and Wales have completed definitive maps for all or part of their area. In all cases notice of the preparation of the maps, the accompanying written statements and the place of deposit for public inspection is published in the London Gazette and local newspapers.
Twenty-six county boroughs have adopted the survey provisions and of those 21 have definitive maps for their areas.
The department is in touch with local authorities about the progress of the survey. Recent progress has been good and my right hon. Friend does not think that it is necessary to circularise them.
The answer to the third Question is "None".