§ Mr. Kenneth Carlisleasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he is now able to announce when he will issue the revised land drainage and conservation guidance notes on procedures for water authorities, internal drainage boards, the Nature Conservancy Council and the Countryside Commission; and what action he will take to ensure that drainage authorities comply with the guidance notes.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonWe are currently considering the points raised by the organisations we consulted on a revised version of the guidelines in September 1986. We hope to be able to issue a final version in the summer. My Department will be closely monitoring drainage authorities' compliance with the guidelines.