§ 13. Mr. Sean Hughesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he proposes to announce his decision on the selection of environmentally sensitive areas.
§ Mr. JoplingWe are currently consulting the Countryside Commission and the Nature Conservancy Council over the selection of areas. We expect to receive their final advice by the end of this month. Announcements will be made as soon as possible after that following consultation with the Secretary of State for the Environment and other interested parties.