§ Mr. LaxtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what powers she has to implement policy arising from her Department's consultation on the use of mechanically powered vehicles on rights of way. [165153]
§ Alun MichaelThe proposals in the consultation paper on better enforcement of existing legislation and the regulation of vehicles on rights of way could be implemented through departmental circulars and other guidance. Primary legislation would be needed to implement the proposals on how future and historic rights might be claimed and on statutory easements.