HL Deb 27 July 1979 vol 401 c2166WA
Lord STANLEY of ALDERLEY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How long they keep plans of land drainage approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and whether it is their intention to increase or decrease this time limit and, if so, why.

Earl FERRERS

Plans submitted by farmers applying for grant for field drainage work are retained by the Ministry for 20 years. No change is envisaged in this procedure.