§ Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1) since the launch of the farm biodiversity action plan, how many plans have been implemented and how much money has been spent on all plans; [48537]
(2) what monitoring systems are in place to ensure that the farm biodiversity action plans are properly implemented; [48540]
(3) of the farm biodiversity action plans implemented, what percentage have fully achieved all objectives within the individual plans. [48542]
§ Mr. MeacherFarm biodiversity action plans are provided commercially by the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG), and are not implemented or monitored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. DEFRA provides financial and other support to FWAG, but not specifically for farm biodiversity action plans.