Written question asked by Sue Doughty (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 30 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 November 2002. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Monday, 4 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, how many roads used as public paths have yet to have their usage reviewed by the relevant surveying authority in accordance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. - Includes figures.

Answer: Sue Doughty: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many roads used as public paths have yet to have their usage reviewed by the relevant surveying authority in accordance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. [79380] Alun Michael: A: highway authority survey carried out in 1999 found that 4,166 roads used as a public path have been reclassified in accordance with section 54 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act, with 3,305 still to be reviewed.

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