§ Mr. Keyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what problems he has encountered in the implementation of sites of special scientific interest management agreements; and if he is satisfied that the Nature Conservancy Council is adequately funded to service them.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe implementation of management agreements for sites of special scientific interest is a matter for the Nature Conservancy Council. I am satisfied that the Nature Conservancy Council has been adequately funded for this purpose, but the Government are constantly keeping the situation under review.