§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment, pursuant to the answer of 3 March, Official Report, column 39, if he will consult widely with
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(a) Gas (b) Electricity (c) Oil (d) Other 1981–82 285,064 343,186 76,528 — 1982–83 291,605 367,737 84,000 — 1983–84 289,383 412,664 19,067 — 1984–85 306,663 426,695 60,965 — *1985–86 326,500 435,700 35,000 — * Estimated. conservation bodies before issuing a new circular to local authorities giving guidance on their role on nature conservation.
§ Mr. WaldegraveYes. It is our intention to ensure that appropriate bodies have been or will be consulted.