§ Sir Timothy Kitsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations have been made to him by the Countryside Commission to designate as an area of outstanding natural beauty parts of Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Denis Howell:None. The Commission is considering designating the North Pennines as an area of outstanding natural beauty, but it has not submitted a designation order to the Secretary of State for confirmation.