§ Mr. Michael Spicerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are his plans for rationalising footpaths.
§ Mr. MarksIn my reply to the hon. Member on 9 January 1978 I referred to the study that the Countryside Commission was undertaking on the modification of the public path network. I will consider what action would be appropriate after I have received the Commission's report and recommendations which are expected shortly, and the views thereon of other interested organisations.