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Written question asked by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 10 March 2006. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Monday, 20 March 2006 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Footpaths

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will take steps to enable farmers to move footpaths which are adversely affecting farming.
Answer

Farmers are already able to apply for permanent footpath or bridleway diversion orders under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, provided relevant criteria that balance the interests of the owner and the public are met.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58158; 444 c6-7W;444 c6-7W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Farms Public footpaths Bridleways
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk