HC Deb 23 February 1989 vol 147 c728W
Mr. David Nicholson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he proposes to introduce legislation on common land, on the lines recommended by the Common land forum; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

We intend to introduce legislation based broadly on the report of the Common land forum at a suitable opportunity when parliamentary time permits.