HC Deb 07 May 1980 vol 984 c139W
33. Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has studied the world conservation strategy statement issued by official and voluntary international organisations; and if he will issue his considered comments upon the statement.

Mr. Heseltine

I have studied the world conservation strategy and I gave my support to the general aims when I spoke at the strategy's launch ceremony on 5 March. It is too early yet to issue my considered comments on the strategy, but the hon. Member can be assured that it is being given full attention by Her Majesty's Government.