§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has been consulted by the Natural Environment Research Council on its proposed 1990 countryside survey; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TrippierI have been asked to reply.
The 1990 countryside survey is jointly funded by the Natural Environment Research Council and DOE. Officials of my Department have consulted the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Officials during the formative stages of the project and MAFF will participate in monitoring its progress.