§ 90. Mr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many letters he has received from individuals and organisations on the future of the national parks; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. Graham PageSince my right hon. Friend announced his proposals on national parks on 16th November last, 156 letters have been received. The replies have explained the considerable improvements which these proposals will bring in the administration of national parks.
§ Mr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he will publish the size of each of the national parks;
(2) if he will list the expenditure per square mile of national park by each of the national park authorities.
§ Mr. Graham PageThe details are:
National Park Area in square miles Total expenditure by national park authorities in 1970–71 divided by number of square miles in park £ Brecon Beacons 519 138 Dartmoor 365 139 Exmoor 265 284 Lake District 866 235 Northumberland 398 58 North York Moors 553 68 Peak District 542 353 Pembroke Coast 225 238 Snowdonia 845 136 Yorkshire Dales 680 110