asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government to what extent, following the inquiry into objections to the extinguishment order relating to footpath number 82, Bledlow-cum-Saunderton, a principle governing future applications to close similar footpaths will be based on the inspector's conclusions that, when there is a choice of footpath or bridle way, a footpath can be extinguished on the grounds that it is not needed for public use.

No general principle was established by this case. The existence of an alternative way is always relevant in considering whether the path in question is needed for public use.