§ Lord Melchettasked Her Majesty's Government:
In how many cases in the last five years, and at what locations, has fencing or other development on common land in Wales been carried out without the authorisation of the Secretary of State under Section 194 of the Law of Property Act 1925.
Viscount LongThe information requested is unavailable. The Secretary of State for Wales is made aware of works on common land only where applications are made for his consent under Section 194 of the Law of Property Act 1925.