§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assistance he is giving through his representative, Mr. Neale Oliver, to the Limestone Pavement Campaign, with particular reference to Orton scar. [40450]
§ Mr. ClappisonThe Government welcome the news of the future protection of Orton scar through revocation of the existing planning permission. We will continue to support the limestone pavement action group through our statutory advisors, English Nature and the Countryside Commission, wherever appropriate.
§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, pursuant to his letter of 23 May, what action he has taken to follow up his initiative to provide alternative materials to limestone to gardeners who wish to make rockeries; and if he will make a statement. [40371]
§ Mr. ClappisonThe Government are content with the protection afforded by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 by means of the designation of sites of special scientific interest and/or limestone pavement orders. It814W nevertheless fully supports the limestone pavement action group's attempts to raise public awareness, and to highlight alternative materials available to gardeners.