HC Deb 22 January 1986 vol 90 c223W
35. Mr. Livsey

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will establish arrangements for formal links between national parks representatives and local farmers.

Mr. Waldegrave

I do not believe that more formal arrangements than at present exist are necessary. The notification arrangements introduced under the Ministry of Agriculture's farm capital grants scheme have encouraged good working relationships between national park authorities and local farmers, and additional links are provided by the farming and wildlife advisory groups.