§ Mr. Kenneth Carlisleasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much money was spent on wildlife conservation, in furthering his responsibilities under section 32 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 within sites of special scientific interest, in each year since the implementation of the Act; and how much has been spent on similar conservation measures in the wider countryside.
§ Mrs. FennerSection 32 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 came into force on 28 February 1983.
As I said to my hon. Friend in my reply to him of 21 November—[Vol. 54, c. 47]—details of the amount of grant-aided expenditure in respect of conservation requirements are not kept separately.
As part of its duties the agricultural development and advisory service advises farmers on conservation both in its day-to-day contacts and by promotional activities. In addition, my Department maintains close liaison with the conservation authorities on the agricultural aspects of SSS I notification and other matters.