Mr. Jacksonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to review the financial guidelines for management agreements drawn up in accordance with section 50 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinI have appointed Lawrence Gould Consultants Ltd. to undertake a detailed review of the operations of the guidelines, which have been criticised by the Environment Committee for their complexity. The review, which will consider options for simplifying the guidelines, will pay particular attention to the Environment Committee's comments and recommendations. It is expected to take about four months.