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Proceeding contribution from Lord Mann (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 6 June 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill.


Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill

The hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point, which is exemplified by some of the websites. I have received quite a large number of hostile e-mails, some of them helpfully directing me to websites, and some of the websites I have looked at glorify the creation of such problems. For some people, though not all, the creation of particularly large—one might say spectacular—ruts in a footpath or bridle- way is exactly the enjoyment that they are looking for. I walked the Pennine way last summer. As one crosses the north Yorkshire section, one sees where motorbikes have deliberately created routes that are perhaps more exciting to ride, but a great danger to a mere pedestrian, never mind a horse-rider.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
434 c1050 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Access Disadvantaged Biodiversity Departmental responsibilities Enforcement Environment protection Joint Nature Conservation Committee Motor vehicles Nature conservation Pesticides Rights of way Wildlife Rural areas Sites of special scientific interest Cycleways Commission for Rural Communities Inland Waterways Advisory Council Natural England
Legislation
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill 2005-06
Link
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