Written question asked by Baroness May of Maidenhead (Conservative) on Friday, 1 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 2002. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 November 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, pursuant to her Answer of 24th May 2002, 386 c644W, if she will place in the Library copies of the advice received from the lawyers; and if she will make a statement on the footpath Bisham 9. - Including fact that these orders will be published shortly.

Answer: Mrs. May: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to her answer of 24 May 2002, Official Report, column 644W, on the A404, if she will place in the Library copies of the advice received from lawyers; and if she will make a statement on the footpath Bisham 9. [79718] Alun Michael: We have been continuing correspondence with Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council and the Ramblers Association about the proposed diversion of footpath Bisham No. 9. On the information now before me, I am satisfied that the drafting of the necessary orders are justified. These orders will be published shortly.

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