Nature Conservancy Council

HC Deb 20 January 1988 vol 125 c713W

Mr. Gareth Wardell

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what are his responsibilities in respect of the Nature Conservancy Council in Wales.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The Nature Conservancy Council is my right hon. Friend's statutory adviser on nature conservation in Wales. His main responsibilities include confirming appointments to the council's advisory committee for Wales, making nature conservation orders and designating marine nature reserves. In addition, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment consults the Department in exercising his responsibilities in respect of Nature Conservancy Council matters which affect Wales.