§ Mr. HardyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment by what percentage the funding of nature conservation is planned to change between 1995–96 and 1996–97. [11702]
§ Mr. ClappisonEnglish Nature's grant in aid settlement for 1995–96 was £40.419 million. In 1996–97 it will be £39.166 million, representing a reduction of 3.1 per cent.