HC Deb 03 March 2004 vol 418 cc953-4W
Mr. David

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what measures are being taken to prevent unauthorised off-road motor cycling. [158090]

Alun Michael

The Forestry Commission and Countryside Council for Wales are jointly organising the Wales Off-road Motorcycle Conference to take place on 6 may. The Conference will consider how best to curtail unlawful off road motorcycling and how to develop, as an alternative, facilities for motorcycling as a managed outdoor recreational activity.

In addition, the Government have published a consultation paper setting out its proposals for tackling the problems that can arise through the use of motorcycles and other mechanically propelled vehicles on public rights of way.