§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he proposes to complete the composite footpath map for north Bedfordshire; and what have been the reasons for the continued delay.
§ Mr. John SilkinWe hope to publish the provisional map early in 1975. Owners and occupiers of land affected may then challenge the inclusion of paths in the map by application to the Crown court. When any such appeals have been resolved the definitive map will be pub-
664Wlished. The main causes for delay were the extreme complexity of the case, and the departure overseas of the principal objector which necessitated prolonged correspondence.
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many county maps covering footpaths have not yet been completed.
§ Mr. John SilkinParts of four English counties are not yet covered by definitive footpath maps.