HC Deb 13 June 1996 vol 279 cc283-4W
Sir David Steel

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what research his Department has commissioned into trends in the number of farmland birds. [31313]

Mr. Kynoch

The Scottish Office Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries Department is currently providing funding for a number of projects covering research into the impact of agricultural practices on the environment, which include bird-related studies. Research

Mr. Newton

There are currently 46 right hon. and hon. Members signed up to the payroll giving arrangement operated by the Fees Office.