§ Mr. HindTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what organisations he intends to consult prior to introducing legislation to amend section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyWe have sought the views of the principal organisations representing the interests of farmers and landowners, the users of public rights of way, the local authority associations and the rights of way review committee on the difficulties and deficiencies that the proposed legislation should seek to resolve.