New Forest

HC Deb 18 May 1992 vol 208 c41W

Mr. Colvin

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has yet decided upon a date for granting national park status to the New Forest.

Mr. Maclean

No. We intend to introduce legislation as soon as a convenient opportunity can be found.

Mr. Colvin

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if the New Forest is in the first tranche of local authorities covered by the Local Government Commission's recommendations for reorganisation.

Mr. Robin Squire

We hope to make an announcement about the Local Government Commission's programme of areas before the summer recess. Areas where there is a history of dissatisfaction with the existing local government structure will be high on the commission's list of priorities.