§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received about fish farming in national parks; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia Bottomley[holding answer 8 May 1989]: We have received representations from the chairman of the Exmoor national park committee and the chairman of the Association of County Councils' national parks committee. We are today issuing a consultation paper on permitted use rights in the countryside which includes an invitation for views on the adequacy of existing planning controls over fish farming in national parks.