All 1 Debates between Lord Scott of Foscote and Lord Strathclyde

Forestry Commission

Debate between Lord Scott of Foscote and Lord Strathclyde
Wednesday 2nd February 2011

(13 years, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Naseby Portrait Lord Naseby
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My Lords—

Lord Strathclyde Portrait The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Strathclyde)
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My Lords, we ought to hear from the noble and learned Lord, Lord Scott.

Lord Scott of Foscote Portrait Lord Scott of Foscote
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My Lords, is there any reason why, before any sale, the Forestry Commission should not create a public right of way over many of the paths in each and every piece of freehold woodland, which would be enforceable against purchasers and would persist as do all other public rights of way?