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Nature Conservancy Council

Volume 83: debated on Monday 22 July 1985

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Mr. Ron Davies

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the membership of the Nature Conservancy Council's advisory committees for England, Wales and Scotland; and if he will indicate the profession or occupation of the members and the date of their retirement from the committee.

Name

Profession/Occupation

Appointment Expires

Mr. E. D. Le CrenFreshwater biologist31 May 1986
Mr. W. E. LaneLawyer31 March 1986
Professor T. O'RiordanProfessor of Environmental Studies31 May 1987
Mr. K. SteeleFarmer29 November 1986
Mr. J. M. StrattonFarmer31 May 1987
Mr. L. C. TroupForester31 May 1987

Advisory Committee for Wales

Professor G. OwenMarine scientist; Principal, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth31 March 1988
Professor D. Q. BowenGeographer31 May 1987
Mrs. E. M. Colwyn-FuchsArchitect28 February 1987
Mr. J. EliasDirector, Operational Planning, Welsh Development Agency31 May 1986
Mr. J. M. HarropFarmer31 May 1987
Dr. W. R. HowellsDirector of Scientific Studies, Welsh Water Authority31 May 1986

Advisory Committee for Scotland

Mr. R. AllisonFarmer31 May 1986
Dr. J. BurnettBotanist31 May 1987
Mr. R. W. G. CameronArchitect/planner31 May 1989
Mr. W. J. ChristieForester/hill farmer31 May 1986
Mr. J. C. ComptonLandowner/farmer31 May 1987
Professor R. I. CurrieMarine biologist31 May 1989
Professor W. W. FletcherBiologist31 May 1986
Mr. D. J. MackayIndustry and crofting31 May 1986
Professor A. W. G. ManningZoologist31 May 1989
Professor I. ParsonsGeologist31 May 1989
Professor W. RitchieGeographer31 May 1986
Mr. J. ScottLandowner/farmer31 May 1987
Professor T. C. SmoutHistorian31 May 1989
Miss V. M. ThomAuthor/ornithologist31 May 1989

Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will state the size of the Nature Conservancy Council budgets to cover (a) land purchase by voluntary bodies, (b) land management, education and promotion by voluntary bodies and (c) the small grants programme; and what limits upon maximum or minimum levels of grant or support have been set by him or his Department for each of the above categories.

Mr. Waldegrave

[pursuant to his reply, 19 July 1985]: The figures are:

  • (a) £900,000
  • (b) £650,000
  • (c) £180,000
    • Neither I nor the Department have set maximum or minimum levels of grant, though in certain cases the Department's prior approval is required.