§ Lord Moranasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, after consideration of the report being prepared by the Countryside Agency, (he Countryside Commission for Wales and the Forestry Commission on Access to "Other" Open Countryside, they will publish their proposals regarding access to these areas for general consultation. [HL3863]
§ Lord WhittyWe will aim to consult publicly before legislation is introduced on any government proposals arising from any recommendations in the forthcoming report of the Countryside Agency, the Countryside Council for Wales and the Forestry Commission on securing access to other types of open countryside. However, any consultation would need to take place within the limitations imposed by the Parliamentary timetable for legislation on access to the countryside generally.