HL Deb 16 November 2000 vol 619 c500

(" . Before making an order to establish a conservation board, the Secretary of State (as respects England) or the National Assembly for Wales (as respects Wales) shall be satisfied that there is a broad measure of agreement among those consulted locally that a conservation board should be established.").

The noble Lord said: My Lords, in saying that I shall not be moving this amendment, perhaps I may at the same time congratulate my noble friend Lord Peel on having Amendment No. 234B accepted in principle by the Government.

[Amendment No. 238A not moved.]

Lord Renton of Mount Harry moved Amendment No. 238B: After Clause 79, insert the following new clause—