HC Deb 16 February 1982 vol 18 cc83-4W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what timetable he intends for the bringing into force of the remaining sections of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, in particular the new notification procedures for footpath closures.

Mr. Macfarlane

My right hon. Friend expects to bring into force the remainder of part I of the Act in March, section 47 (Provisions with respect to the Countryside Commission) on 1 April and section 46 (Membership of National Park Authorities) soon after the local authority elections in May. Commencement orders for other provisions will be made as soon as the necessary administrative arrangements and other preparations have been completed.

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