All 1 Debates between Lord Strathclyde and Lord Scott of Foscote

Forestry Commission

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

(13 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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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?