§ Mr. Charles KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to paragraph 192 of the Strategic Defence Review, if he will include representatives of(a) the National Farmers Union, (b) the Tenant Farmers Association and (c) the Scottish Crofters Union as appropriate in respect of the management and disposal of Ministry of Defence rural holdings; and if he will make a statement. [50376]
§ Mr. SpellarWe have undertaken to consult a number of environmental and conservation bodies about our future rural estate strategy. We would be happy also to seek the views of the bodies listed and will contact them later in the year.