§ Mr. MealeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any intention to amend planning regulations to restrict high fencing in national park areas.
§ Mr. BaldryMy right hon. Friend has no plans to do so.
§ Mr. MealeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has on the restrictions on the natural movements of deer in the area of Bury hill, near Dulverton, caused by the erection of a high deer-proof fence; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. BaldryI understand that the fence in question has been erected on one boundary of Barlynch wood under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 1988. I understand that it does not prevent access by other routes. I do not propose to intervene.