§ 55. Mr. Carol Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress is being made in the revision of definitive maps of public rights of way as a result of the Countryside Act, 1968; and in how many cases have county councils not only published draft maps but also commenced hearings of objections and representations by his Department.
§ Mr. Graham PageNotice of the preparation of revised draft maps has been published by six county councils and eight other local authorities. We have received objections to 11 of the maps. Three inquiries have been held into objections to county proposals, and further inquiries are being arranged.
§ 76. Mr. Carol Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many qualified inspectors he has to assist him in carrying out his functions under the Countryside Act, 1968, relating to 104W definitive maps of public rights of way; if he is satisfied that this number is adequate to achieve this; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Graham PageThe inspectors who take hearings or inquiries into objections to draft revised maps are drawn from the Department's housing and planning inspectorate. Further inspectors are being recruited as quickly as possible because of the load of work in the inspectorate generally.