§ 59. Mr. Haymanasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has had from the Nature Conservancy about the proposal to drain the Amble Marshes in North Cornwall; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsMy right hon. Friend recently received representations from the Nature Conservancy which wanted work on this scheme delayed till next summer in order that it might carry out research into the best means of safeguarding the flora in the area. This was not possible because work had already begun on the scheme which the river board considered urgent. After consultation with the river board my right hon. Friend assured the Conservancy that the river board would welcome any reasonable suggestions from them for minimising disturbance to local flora. I understand that the Cornwall Bird Watching and Preservation Society are satisfied with the river board's proposals for safeguarding wild bird life in the area.