HC Deb 23 January 1990 vol 165 c646W
Mr. Hanley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has been made in the establishment of a Thames path; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment approved proposals for the establishment of a Thames path on 29 September 1989 and responsibility for its implementation now rests with the Countryside Commission and the relevant local authorities.