§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will list the members of the Countryside Commission and the criteria for their appointment. [40171]
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§ Angela EagleI have been asked to reply.
I refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Sherwood (Mr. Tipping) on 6 April 1998, Official Report, column 8.
There is scope for the representation of a wide range of interests and views among the members of the Countryside Commission. Candidates for appointment are expected to have a strong understanding of the protection or management of the countryside, outdoor recreation or related fields. Any future appointments to the Countryside Commission will also take into account the forthcoming merger with the Rural Development Commission.