Environmental Land Management Schemes Debate
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Earl of Shrewsbury
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Environmental Land Management Schemes
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Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Con)
My Lords, the whole purpose of the reductions in direct payments is that they will remain within the agricultural pot. I confirm that any surplus, if there was one, would be part of an agricultural budget.
The Earl of Shrewsbury (Con) [V]
My Lords, I refer noble Lords to my entry in the register. My noble friend will be aware of the excellent work carried out by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust over many years and in many areas, advising on land, habitat and a wide range of other matters within the environmental umbrella. Is not that organisation the obvious choice to advise Ministers on the administration, sustainability, development and efficacy of ELMS in the future?
Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Con)
My Lords, it is an excellent organisation and I can confirm that it is among a number of bodies engaged in tests and trials.