Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 January 2005. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 January 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what payments are made to the National Trust to provide a warden and other related services in and around Strangford Lough; what services the National Trust undertake to provide in return with particular reference to (a) personnel and (b) equipment; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figure.

Answer: Andrew Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what payments are made to the National Trust to provide a warden and other related services in and around Strangford Lough; what services the National Trust undertake to provide in return with particular reference to (a) personnel and (b) equipment; and if he will make a statement. [209210] Angela Smith: The Environment and Heritage Service currently provides the National Trust with £72,650 per annum to support its Strangford Lough Wildlife Scheme. This contributes to the cost of four wardening staff. It also contributes to overheads, transport, machinery, materials, volunteer expenses and administration. Site integrity monitoring, co-ordination of biological monitoring and practical management to maintain and enhance species and habitats all form part of the National Trust's work. In addition the National Trust provides public access, educational programmes and interpretion about the Lough and its wildlife.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 209210; 429 c888W;429 c892W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Finance Environment protection Public appointments National Trust Strangford Lough
Contains statistics: Yes
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