New Forest National Park (Hansard, 16 January 2001)

HC Deb 16 January 2001 vol 361 c181W 181W

§ 20. Mr. Chope
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many representations have been received in support of the proposed boundaries for the New Forest national park. [143985]

§ Mr. Meacher
The Countryside Agency is responsible for designating National Parks, subject to confirmation of a designation order by the Secretary of State. The Agency issued a draft boundary for a New Forest National Park for public consultation last October. The consultation period ends on 19 January and responses have not yet been analysed. I therefore cannot say how many support the proposals.