§ Mr. TylerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the present role and remit of(a) the Countryside Commission and (b) English Nature.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe role and remit of both the Countryside Commission and English Nature are fully detailed in the public consultation document recently issued as part of the current study into the possible bringing together of the two bodies. The document is available in the Library of the House. I have also arranged for the hon. Member to receive a copy.