Minister makes promiseson access to countryside

26 August 1998

Minister makes promises
on access to countryside

ENVIRONMENT Minister Michael Meacher has pledged to take account of an NOP poll that found 85% of those questioned supported access to the open countryside, subject to restrictions to protect the environment, crops and animals.

• Majority of voters want right to roam, FWi, 24 August, 1998
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  The Times 26/08/98 page 5