§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why, in
390Wvent the unauthorised use of metal detectors on open spaces and countryside areas owned and managed by the county council.
§ Mr. RaisonI understand that the Home Office had correspondence several months ago with Guildford and Waverley district councils about restricting the use of metal detectors, but we have received no representations from Surrey county council on this matter.