§ Mr. GouldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many representations he has received concerning the future of Thorne and Hatfield moors; and how many of these were in favour of the agreement between English Nature and Fisons plc.
§ Mr. HeseltineSince the details of the agreement between English Nature and Fisons were made public I have received only a few letters which express some reservations or seek further clarification of its contents. As knowledge of the agreement becomes more general I am sure that the public will recognise that the agreement is a significant step forward in the safeguarding of peatlands.