HC Deb 01 April 1985 vol 76 cc428-9W
Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will outline the source or sources of funds made available to voluntary organisations in the conservation field in relation to his Department's special grants programme; and if he will list the extent of each of the contributions.

Mr. Waldegrave

The Countryside Commission has been informed of 64 management agreements that have been concluded by local authorities under the provisions of the 1981 Act. Of these, 38 involve no financial consideration.