§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what are the actual or estimated totals for Scottish Natural Heritage's expenditure on the operation of the sites of special scientific interest system in Scotland in(a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97, (c) 1997–98 and (d) 1998–99; and what proportion of Scottish Natural Heritage's total expenditure these sums represent; [11843]
(2) what are the actual or estimated totals for Scottish Natural Heritage's expenditure in relation to the designation and protection of sites notified under the birds directive and habitats and species directive in (a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97, (c) 1997–98 and (d) 1998–99; and what proportion of Scottish Natural Heritage's total expenditure these sums represent; [11844]
(3) what was the actual or estimated expenditure by Scottish Natural Heritage on its statutorily required nature conservation functions in (a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97, (c) 1997–98 and (d) 1998–99. [11923]
§ Mr. ChisholmMy noble Friend the Minister for Agriculture, the Environment and Fisheries will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.
§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussion his Department has had with Scottish Natural Heritage regarding the negotiation of a management agreement in respect of the Keelylang site of special scientific interest in Orkney; and if he will make a statement. [11841]
§ Mr. ChisholmI shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible and arrange for a copy of the letter to be placed in the House Library.