Written question asked by Lord Mann (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 April 2005. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Thursday, 7 April 2005 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will ensure that the new Government policy and guidance on the vehicular use of green lanes outlined in Making the Best Byways is open to public consultation for a 12-week period.

Answer: John Mann: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will ensure that the new Government policy and guidance on the vehicular use of green lanes outlined in "Making the Best Byways' is open to public consultation for a 12-week period. [224876] Alun Michael: Formal public consultation is more commonly carried out on policy or legislative proposals. "Making the Best of Byways" is intended as practical guidance. The draft revision was put together with the help of an advisory group including representatives from the Ramblers Association, Sustrans, the British Horse Society, English Nature, the Countryside Agency and the Countryside Council for Wales. The draft revision was also circulated for comment to a range of interest groups.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1664-5W;432 c1660W; 224876
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Access Countryside Environment protection Motor vehicles Public footpaths Rights of way
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk