§ Mr. Soamesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the future of common land in England.
§ Sir George YoungMy right hon. Friend recognises the desirability of further legislation to clarify the position in relation to rights of access to common land and to make it easier to secure the better management of such land. This will be considered in the light of the report of the common land forum which is expected to be presented to the Countryside Commission by the end of next year.