Written question asked by Earl Peel (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

Whether they will conduct an environmental impact assessment on the possible effects of any compulsory right of access to coastal areas prior to any extension of the definition of 'open country' to include coastal land of any description; and whether they will conduct an assessment of the potential impact on business and the rural economy arising from compulsory right of access to coastal areas prior to any extention of the definition of 'open country' to include coastal land of any description. [HL 4932;HL 4933].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

666 c226WA; HL 4932;HL 4933

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Access Business Coastal areas Countryside Environmental impact assessment Economic situation Rights of way Rural areas

Legislation

Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000