To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the contribution of public transport links to the implementation of the right to roam. (193661)

I have held no discussions with the Secretary of State for Transport on the contribution of public transport links to the implementation of the right to roam.

Natural England is taking forward the recommendations of the Committee of Public Accounts’ 32nd report, which includes considering the provision of more sustainable travel to the natural environment and areas of open countryside. Natural England’s aim is to produce a national policy-based action plan by the end of 2008-09.