Written question asked by Tony Cunningham (Labour) on Friday, 14 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 December 2001. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 December 2001 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, when she will publish (a) a report on the consultation responses and (b) the Government's proposals on greater protection and better management of common land.

Answer: Tony Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she will publish (a) a report on the consultation responses and (b) the Government's proposals on greater protection and better management of common land. [23695] Alun Michael: The Government are considering proposals for improving the legislation on common land and town and village greens, as set out last year in the consultation paper "Greater Protection and Better Management of Common Land in England and Wales". We expect to publish a detailed report on the responses to the paper and to announce our proposals for future action shortly.

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