§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was(a) the number and (b) the total cost in 1992–93 of management agreements between the Countryside Council for Wales and owners and occupiers of sites of special scientific interest to (i) compensate for profit forgone and (ii) facilitate positive conservation management.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesIn 1992–93 there were 358 agreements in force, costing £924,965. Only annual costs are readily identifiable in the form required and therefore the table does not include lump sum payments, arrears, interest and works. Seven complementary agreements of nominal cost are also excluded.
Type of agreement Number Annual cost £ i. Those which compensate for net profit forgone 62 47,223 ii. Those which facilitate positive conservation management 62 75,582 iii. Those which achieve both of the above 227 295,305 Total 351 418,110