Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Monday, 25 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 December 2002. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 December 2002 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 expects to decide whether to allow the new rights of access under Part 1 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 to be implemented on a regional basis; and if she will make a statement. - Including ref to 28 November 2002, 395 c48-9WS.

Answer: Gareth Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she expects to decide whether to allow the new rights of access under part 1 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 to be implemented on a regional basis; and if she will make a statement. [83853] Alun Michael: I am pleased to be able to tell my hon. Friend that this issue has now been resolved and I announced my decision to implement the new right of access on a regional basis via a written ministerial statement on 28 November 2002, Official Report, columns 48-49WS.

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