HC Deb 03 December 1992 vol 215 c308W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he or his officials last met representatives of the agrochemical industry to discuss the future funding of the wildlife incident investigation schemes.

Mr. Hanley

Wildlife incident investigation schemes operate on a common basis throughout the United Kingdom. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food takes the lead in negotiations with the agrochemical industry, and I understand that it has recently met with industry representatives to discuss the funding of the scheme.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the future funding of the wildlife incident investigation scheme Northern Ireland.

Mr. Hanley

Wildlife incident investigation schemes operate on a common basis throughout the United Kingdom with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the lead Department as far as their operation is concerned.