§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) in how many instances he has directed local councils to reclassify as bridleways roads used as public paths under Part III of Schedule 3 to the Countryside Act 1968; and how many such directions he has currently under consideration;
(2) in how many instances he has directed local councils to reclassify as byways open to all traffic roads used as public paths, under Part III of Schedule 3 to the Countryside Act 1968; and how many such directions he has at present under consideration.
§ Mr. Barry JonesNone to date, and my right hon. and learned Friend has no directions under consideration. However, following the issue of Welsh Office Circular 187/77, objections received to those draft revised maps so far published are being examined to establish whether any directions need be issued.
§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales which councils in Wales have not yet published a draft map for the special review of roads used as public paths, referred to in Circular 187/77 of the Welsh Office.
§ Mr. Barry JonesThe following county councils have not yet published draft830W maps for the special review in respect of the areas shown below:
- Clwyd County Council—The County of Clwyd.
- Dyfed County Council—The Districts of Ceredigion, Preseli and South Pembrokeshire.
- Gwent County Council—(a) In the Borough of Blaenau Gwent, the Communities of Brynmawr and Llanelli. (b) The Borough of Islwyn. (c) The Borough of Torfaen, except the Communities of Henllys and Llanfrechfa Lower.
- Gwynedd County Council—The County of Gwynedd.
- Mid Glamorgan County Council—(a) In the Borough of Cynon Valley, the Community of Penderyn. (b) In the Borough of Merthyr Tydfil, the Community of Vaynor. (c) In the District of Rhymney Valley, the Communities of Bedwas and Machen, New Tredegar and Rhymney.
- Powys County Council—The Borough of Brecknock and the District of Montgomery.