asked tree Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will now state whether the Northumberland Forest Villages Consultative Committee has been set up; and whether he will state the details of the constitution, terms of reference, and personnel.

The constitution and terms of reference of this Committee have now been agreed and I will send the hon. Member a copy of them. I hope that appointments will be made to the Committee within a few days and that its first meeting will be held on 31st July.