HC Deb 31 March 1999 vol 328 cc757-8W
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects to publish the draft proposals of the committee chaired by Mrs. Pam Williams on soil conservation; and if he will make a statement. [79180]

Mr. Meale

The Soil Strategy for England and Wales will be published for formal public consultation later this spring.