HC Deb 13 April 1999 vol 329 c53W
29. Mr. Randall

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to ensure the protection of natural habitats in the implementation of his policy on access to the countryside. [78844]

Mr. Meacher

In implementing its plans for a statutory right of access to open countryside, the Government will provide for the countryside agencies and national park authorities to be able to close land or otherwise restrict access to protect the interests of conservation of wildlife.