Written question asked by Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 April 2001. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Monday, 23 April 2001.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

How long they estimate it will take to reopen footpaths and fells of the Lake District to walkers (a) once the foot and mouth disease outbreak in Cumbria has peaked; and (b) after the last case has been identified in the county; and Whether they expect the footpaths and open fells in the Lake District National Park to be reopened any time during 2001. [HL 1729] [HL 1730].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1729; 624 c200-1WA

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Cumbria Disease control Foot and mouth disease Public footpaths Walking Lake District National Park