HC Deb 23 June 1981 vol 7 c73W
Mr. Marks

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in what ways his Department carries out the provisions of section 11 of the Countryside Act 1968.

Mr. Wiggin

In all their statutory and advisory functions which relate to land, my officials take full account of the desirability of conserving natural beauty and amenity in the countryside, as required by section 11 of the Countryside Act 1968, and balance this against the needs of agriculture as required by section 37 of the same Act.

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