§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what percentage of land in Wales and in the rural areas is now environmentally protected as national parks, areas of outstanding natural beauty, nature reserves and heritage coastline.
§ Mr. John MorrisApproximately 23 per cent. of land in Wales is included in national parks, areas of outstanding natural beauty and national nature reserves. Some 250 miles of coastline has also been defined as heritage coast.