HC Deb 22 November 1985 vol 87 c350W
Mr. John

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what sums of money he has provisionally allocated for the establishment of environmentally sensitive areas within the United Kingdom.

Mrs. Fenner

[pursuant to her reply, 21 November 1985, c. 302]: The level of expenditure will depend on the detailed arrangements which we hope to introduce next year. However, we are anxious to ensure that this scheme gets off to a good start. We estimate that this would cost £6 million in a full year if, as intended, 5 or 6 acres are designated during 1986.