§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what reports he has received from the Nature Conservancy Council as to the land use strategy it wishes to see pursued in the Somerset wetlands;
(2) when he expects to be able to make a statement about the land use strategy which the Nature Conservancy Council has proposed for the Somerset wetlands.
§ Mr. MonroI have received no reports from the Nature Conservancy Council about a land use strategy. A report " The Somerset Wetlands Project " published in April 1977 proposed that such a strategy be prepared. The issues are complex and will take time to resolve. I understand, however, that Somerset county council has agreed to set up a consultative group representing all the different interests, including relevant central Government interests, with a view to seeking an acceptable resolution to the problem.