Mr. Robert G. HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when the Government intend to introduce a new Bill for common land as recommended by the Common Land Forum; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoynihanMy right hon. Friend announced on 29 January 1987 that the Government accept the case for legislation based broadly on the Forum's report and intends to introduce a comprehensive commons Bill at a suitable opportunity when parliamentary time permits.