§ Mr. Pikeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received regarding the proposed closing of the Windermere and River Frame laboratories of the Freshwater Biological Association; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveMy Department has received some 20 representations about the future of the Freshwater Biological Association. The association is, however, an independent body grant-aided by the Natural Environment Research Council which is a responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science.