§ 33. Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has studied the world conservation strategy statement issued by official and voluntary international organisations; and if he will issue his considered comments upon the statement.
§ Mr. HeseltineI have studied the world conservation strategy and I gave my support to the general aims when I spoke at the strategy's launch ceremony on 5 March. It is too early yet to issue my considered comments on the strategy, but the hon. Member can be assured that it is being given full attention by Her Majesty's Government.