HC Deb 29 June 1994 vol 245 cc559-60W
Mrs. Anne Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, when he will bring forward proposals to implement changes in the administration of national parks.

Mr. Atkins

The Local Government (Wales) Bill will allow my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Wales, to establish joint or special planning boards for the three national parks in Wales. However, it is our intention to introduce legislation to establish independent authorities for all 10 national parks in England and Wales as soon as there is a suitable opportunity to do so.