HC Deb 30 January 1979 vol 961 c405W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will be providing the funds to enable the Nature Conservancy Council compulsorily to acquire the 5,500 acres in the Ribble estuary.

Mr. Denis Howell

As my hon. Friend will be aware, a compulsory purchase order made by the Nature Conservancy Council would require confirmation by my right hon. Friend and it would be improper to anticipate his decision. But should my right hon. Friend confirm the order the council would be enabled to complete the purchase.