HC Deb 12 March 1996 vol 273 cc515-6W
Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to support the national spring clean from 12 to 21 April. [19952]

Mr. Clappison

National spring clean is funded from the Department of the Environment's grant to the Tidy Britain Group. The Tidy Britain Group has received a total grant of £2,897,000 in 1995–96.

The Department also intends to support publicity events and other activities connected with the national spring clean campaign.