HC Deb 28 March 1994 vol 240 c497W
Mr. Martlew

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated cost of merging English Nature and the Countryside Commission; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Atkins

A decision whether to merge English Nature and the Countryside Commission has yet to be taken. The likely costs and benefits of merger are being considered as part of the current study into this matter. Conclusions have not yet been reached.

Mr. Chris Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether the statement and briefing published by the Countryside Commission on 28 February concerning the future of English Nature and the Countryside Commission was authorised by his Department.

Mr. Atkins

No.

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