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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 15 March 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill.


Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill

My Lords, I hope that inspiration might come to me in answering that question. It is possible that I shall get help; I do seek to respond to the noble Lord, Lord Renton of Mount Harry, if possible. Returning to the future, Natural England’s budget will be set by the Secretary of State while its future services, programmes and priorities will be a matter for its board, when established, in consultation with Ministers as part of the corporate planning round. I am delighted to be able to tell the noble Lord now that £65 million is currently the approximate Countryside Agency budget. I have no absolutely detailed figures, but it is in that region. With these reassurances, I hope that the noble Baroness will feel able to withdraw her amendment.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
679 c1260 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Birds Conservation Climate change Countryside Biodiversity Finance Environment protection Functions Imports National Lottery Public bodies Non-departmental public bodies Sustainable development Wildlife Rural areas Regional development agencies Rural Development Service Commission for Rural Communities Natural England
Legislation
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill 2005-06
Link
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