NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITIES

Early day motion 771, tabled 4 February 2015 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 5 members.

That this House notes the importance of the relationship between the Lake District National Park Authority and its local communities; further notes with concern recent disagreements between the Park Authority and Lake District communities; and calls on the Secretary of State to consider the proposal for boards of all national parks to be democratically elected to continue strong relations between local communities and national park authorities.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 3, Independent 1, Labour 1.