HC Deb 16 February 1972 vol 831 cc106-7W
90. Mr. David Clark

asked 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 Page

Since 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 Clark

asked 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 Page

The 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