§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many areas in the United Kingdom which have been recommended by the Nature Conservancy Council as worthy of classification as sites of special scientific interest have not yet been granted such status; and if he will provide the reasons for any delay in the necessary decisions.
§ Mr. MonroNone. The Nature Conservancy Council notifies local planning authorities of areas of special scientific interest on its own authourity.