§ Mr. George HowarthTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what advice his Ministry gives to farmers about conserving the countryside; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanThe Agricultural Development and Advisory Service offers advice to farmers on the conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty and amenity of the countryside. This covers such topics as the retention and maintenance of hedgerows, trees, areas of scrub, ditches and other wildlife habitats as well as, where possible, the creation of new ones.