§ Mr. HendryTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much money has been allocated by his Department to environmentally sensitive areas in the Peak national park; and what is the nature of such projects.
§ Mr. CurryThe North Peak was designated as an environmentally sensitive area in 1988 and I intend to designate the South West Peak later this year. Both schemes lie within the Peak national park and aim to protect the heather moorland and other characteristic environmental features. The annual expenditure on environmentally sensitive area agreements in the North Peak is currently £ 735,000. I will be reviewing this scheme during the year with the aim of enhancing its environmental achievements.