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GREEN LANES - BMF GIVES CAUTIOUS SUPPORT TO MINISTER’S CALLS FOR INCLUSIVE DIALOGUE Following a meeting with Alun Michael, the Minister of State at the Department for Food and Rural Affairs (DeFRA), and a delegation from the All Party Group for Motorcycling to discuss Rights of Way for motorcycles, the BMF has supported calls for an inclusive dialoge. Lembit Öpik MP, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Motorcycling (APG), has himself expressed optimism. Commenting, Lembit said: ''Alun Michael called for Rights of Way organisations and representative groups to engage in reasonable discussion with DEFRA as the department continues to develop a way forward on the vexed issue of Rights of Way management. ''It''s a fair offer. Our delegation, which included representatives from the British Motorcyclists Federation, Motorcycle Industry Association and the Motorcycle Action Group, is keen to open that dialogue. I think it will lead to a good and sensible development of DEFRA''s proposals. ''What''s crucial now is that that other biking organisations don''t squander this chance to make an input. That''s because there are only two ways this debate can go. Either we cooperate with the Minister, by making a constructive contribution, and showing a willingness to look creatively at solutions to the problems of noise and intrusion, which clearly exist. Or, alternatively, we can refuse to play a part. In that case, I''m pretty sure the Government will impose a solution without our contribution. I respectfully suggest people need to play a part, and I hope the Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF), the Land Access And Recreational Association (LARA) and others will do so from here on in.'' Richard Olliffe, BMF Government Relations Executive said: ''It does appear that the Minister is willing to explorer issues of concern to the user groups and the BMF will be part of that dialogue. I would encourage organisations currently considering their position to take the opportunity to engage. I remain optimistic that proposals contained within a solutions document prepared by LARA and supported by the BMF are the way forward. However I must express my concerns that whilst endeavouring to find an equitable solution users do not find themselves victims of overzealous Government proposals.''
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