Ordnance Survey Maps

HC Deb 20 June 1973 vol 858 cc115-6W

35. Mr. Tinn

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the publication by the Ordnance Survey of a complete series of 2½ inch maps.

Mr. Graham Page

The Ordnance Survey and the Department of the Environment are reviewing the need for publication of an entire series of maps at the scale of 2½ in. to the mile. My right hon. and learned Friend will consider the outcome of this review together with the representations he has received on the subject.

Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is consulting the interested organisations, such as the National Farmers Union, professional associations dealing with land and the Ramblers Association, before reaching a final decision about continuing to publish the two and a half inch to the mile Ordnance Survey maps.

Mr. Graham Page

Yes.