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Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill

My Lords, I am not sure that I am satisfied, but I thank the Minister for her response. I have not referred on Report to my earlier discussions with the confederation bodies, but I was trying to make sure that funding would be guaranteed for the mandatory responsibilities that Natural England would undertake. I accept that it may look to additional sources of funding for other projects, but I was not talking about that sort of funding. I was seeking clarification on the core funding for the successful operation of the body. I will read carefully what the Minister said. It is not an item of major concern, but it is of concern. The Minister spoke about possible EU and agri-environment money, but that money will not definitely be available in the amounts that it has been in the past. That is why I sought greater clarification. I thank the Minister for her response. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 15 [Guidance]: [Amendments Nos. 89 to 92 not moved.]