HC Deb 22 February 1990 vol 167 c891W
Mr. Gould

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment in which years before 1 April 1989 the number of members of the Nature Conservancy Council has exceeded 18.

Mr. Chris Patten

Before 1 April 1989, the number appointed to serve on the Nature Conservancy Council rose to 19 only during the year April 1981 to April 1982.