PROTECTION FOR AREAS OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY IN ENGLAND AND WALES

Early day motion 1559, tabled 15 July 1998 by Martin Caton (Labour). Signed by 62 members.

That this House recognises the 41 AONBs in England and Wales, together with the national parks, comprise countryside of the greatest conservation importance; acknowledges, however, that this high quality environment in many areas of outstanding natural beauty is threatened by inadequate management provision; in this respect, supports the analysis and recommendations of the Countryside Commission and the new AONB Association; and, therefore, urges the Government to give local authorities statutory duties for AONBs, including a legal requirement to produce management plans, as is the case with national parks at present.

Signatures by party: Labour 43, Conservative 9, Liberal Democrat 6, Labour/Co-operative 2, Plaid Cymru 2.