§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the cost of the review of the economic efficiency of the national parks published on 7 February.
§ Mr. WaldegraveAbout £100,000.
§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will estimate the cost of commissioning the report on the efficiency and role of the national parks recommended by the Sandford committee.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThis is not feasible in the absence of plans for such a review. No further study of national parks administration is contemplated at present.