HC Deb 03 March 1999 vol 326 cc780-1W
18. Mr. Caton

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the management of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wales. [72472]

Mr. Jon Owen Jones

My right hon. Friend recently received advice from the Countryside Council for Wales and hopes to make decisions on the future management and funding of Welsh areas of outstanding natural beauty in the light of this advice.

Following the transfer of functions, this issue will be a matter for the National Assembly.