HL Deb 14 January 1985 vol 458 c861WA
Lord Melchett

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they took into account their duty under Section 22 of the Water Act 1978 as amended by Section 48 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 when they refused grant aid under Section 91 of the Land Drainage Act 1976 towards the drainage scheme proposed for North Duffield Carrs, Derwent Ings in Yorkshire.

Lord Belstead

In making decisions on grant aid under Section 91 of the Land Drainage Act 1976 the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food takes into account all the duties and requirements set out in the relevant legislation.