Parliamentary Questions - Written Replies

DOLPHIN DEATHS: The cause of death of six dolphins found on the south coast since 1 January and a porpoise and a whale discovered on the Welsh coast are being investigated, David Maclean, Minister for the Environment and Countryside, said.

HOMES CASH: The pounds 750m provided by the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement to allow housing associations to buy up properties has so far led to approval for the purchase of nearly 12,000 homes, Tony Baldry, an environment minister, said.