§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to(a) prevent the destruction and (b) encourage and improve maintenance of dry stone walls in England and Wales. [11153]
§ Angela EagleI refer the hon. Member to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield, Hillsborough (Ms Jackson) on 9 July 1997,Official Report, column 495. Responsibility for dry stone walling in Wales is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.