§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to the number of people who participate in the recreation of birdwatching.
§ Mr. WaldegraveRecords of numbers of people who engage in birdwatching are not maintained by my Department; they are known, however, to be very high.
§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will seek to make further facilities available for the recreation of birdwatching; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveFacilities for birdwatchers are, I believe, extensively provided by voluntary organisations, sometimes in co-operation with organisations such as national part authorities. I see no need for direct Government intervention.