National Parks and Countryside Commission

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:30 pm on 11 December 1981.

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Photo of Mr Andrew Bennett Mr Andrew Bennett , Stockport North 12:30, 11 December 1981

The hon. Gentleman and his hon. Friend the Member for High Peak (Mr. Le Marchant) are being unfair to members of the Peak board. Almost all the outside appointees live within 10 miles of the boundary of the park. The hon. Member for High Peak said it was about 40 miles. I admit that one member of the board has moved to Africa. The average is therefore doubtless greater than 10 miles. If, however, one knows the boundaries of the Peak District park, it will be found that most live within 10 miles.