§ Mr. DafisTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to designate new areas of heritage conservation and marine nature reserves in Wales.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsHeritage coasts in Wales are defined by local authorities in consultation with the Countryside Council for Wales.
My right hon. Friend is responsible for designating marine nature reserves in Wales following an application from the Countryside Council for Wales. There are no such applications currently before the Department.