§ Mr. Haymanasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what directives he has given to river boards regarding damage to nature reserve and to bird sanctuaries when considering drainage schemes.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsUnderpresent arrangements, which date from 1955, each river board is informed of National Nature Reserves and Sites of Special 231W Scientific Interest where there might be a conflict of interests between the river board and the Nature Conservancy. In any such case the river board is asked to consult the Conservancy if any drainage scheme is contemplated.
§ Mr. Haymanasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how frequently river boards refuse requests from the Nature Conservancy when they make representations on the probable harmful effects of drainage schemes.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsI regret that we do not have this information.