HC Deb 17 June 1986 vol 99 cc478-9W
Mr. Donald Stewart

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many sites of special scientific interest have been designated to date in Scotland; and what percentage of the land area of Scotland they comprise.

Mr. Rifkind

I am advised by the Nature Conservancy Council that as of 30 April 1986 there were 1,083 sites of special scientific interest covering 8 per cent. of land within Scotland.