§ Mr. Pikeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether his Department is replying to all those organisations which have submitted observations on the Widdicombe report.
§ Dr. BoysonWe have received nearly 400 responses to our invitation for comments on the Widdicombe report. The Department has acknowledged each one, but will not be responding individually to he various comments and observations contained in them. I can, however, assure the hon. Member that my right hon. Friend will take proper account of the responses in his consideration of the report and its findings.