HC Deb 28 June 1999 vol 334 c29W
Mr. Maclean

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects to publish proposals permitting horse riders to use certain footpaths; and if he will make a statement. [88351]

Mr. Meacher

We are considering recommendations for improvements to rights of way legislation submitted by the Countryside Commission (now the Countryside Agency) and expect to issue a consultation paper shortly.