APPENDIX 8
Memorandum submitted by the British Mountaineering
Council (R7)
I attach some questions, on issues of concern,
from the British Mountaineering Council for the Environment, Food
and Rural Affairs Committee inquiry into the implementation of
the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 on Monday 3 February
2003.
Areas of less than five hectares and other small
areas.
Can the Government give an assurance that areas
of less than five hectares, and other small areas which qualify
as access land, will not be excluded from the conclusive maps
if they contain natural features which are of recreational interest
such as cliffs and crags, or features which may be of interest
to members of the public such as a stone circle or other features
of historical or archaeological interest?
Educational and Training activities.
Can the Government give an assurance that, whilst
activities of a commercial nature are restricted under Schedule
2 of the Act, activities which are concerned with the education
and training of young people, and activities which are concerned
with the training of adult teachers and leaders by guides and
instructors will be recognised as not restricted under Schedule
2 of the Act. (The education and training of young people and
teachers and leaders is undertaken by a considerable number of
Outdoor Activity Centres throughout England and Wales as well
as by instructors and guides.)
Slippage in the mapping process.
Can the Government give any reassurance that
the mapping timetable will not be delayed any further, and that
measures have been taken to change working practices to avoid
further slippage of the mapping timetable?
31 January 2003
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