Mr. Gareth R. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for what reason the Angling and Canoeing Liaison Group of the Environment Agency's meeting on Wednesday 8 May to discuss access for canoeists was cancelled; and if she will make a statement. [58369]
§ Alun MichaelThe cancellation of the Angling and Canoe Access Group meeting on 8 May 2002 was due to the high number of apologies for absence sent prior to the meeting.
Given that Government will respond shortly to the University of Brighton research, "Water-based sport and recreation: the facts", the meeting is being rescheduled to allow consideration of this important research.