§ Mr. Andrew BowdenTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in what circumstances officials of the Agricultural Development Advisory Service charge for advice on the planting and management of hedges.
§ Mr. CurryGeneral advice on conservation matters, including advice on hedgerows, is available free of charge from the Agricultural Development and Advisory Service. A charge would be made, at a rate agreed between ADAS and an individual client, for detailed advice specific to a site, including survey and evaluation work and the provision of planting and management programmes.