§ Mr. GrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she will announce the next five years funding for the Countryside Agency. [80743]
§ Alun MichaelI shall make a final decision on the Agency's resource allocation for 2003–04 shortly. I expect the allocation to be very near to £100 million, a considerable increase on this year's allocation of £92 million.
§ Mr. GrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will list the different financial models she is considering for the future of the Countryside Agency. [80744]
§ Alun MichaelAs I announced on 8 November a review of rural policy delivery arrangements will commence shortly, led by Lord Haskins. Its remit will encompass all aspects of the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery arrangements, including those which are currently the responsibility of the Countryside Agency