Written question asked by Lord Mann (Labour) on Thursday, 15 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 May 2003. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 May 2003 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, what representations she has received about the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in relation to the upgrading of bridleways for off road vehicles. - Will write.

Answer: John Mann: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what representations she has received about the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in relation to the upgrading of bridleways for off road vehicles. [114776] Alun Michael: I have asked officials to look at the level of applications for the upgrading of bridleways for off road vehicles under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Definitive map modification orders, which can amend the status of bridleways to byways open to all traffic, are currently dealt with by local highway authorities, and if an objection is made to a modification order, it is referred to the Planning Inspectorate to decide the case on behalf of the Secretary of State. I will write to the hon. Gentleman once I have the information.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 114776; 405 c775W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Applications Motor vehicles Planning permission Public footpaths Motorcycles Rights of way Planning Inspectorate Bridleways
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