§ Lord WAKEFIELD of KENDALasked Her Majesty's Government:
What plans are in hand for the establishment of statutory Marine Reserves in British waters for conservation purposes comparable to those already established by the USA in that country's coastal waters.
§ The Lord BELLWINMy right honourable friend the Secretary of State for the Environment is considering whether powers1100WA to designate such reserves should be included in the proposed Wildlife and Countryside Bill.