§ Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland which provisions of the Wildlife and Countryside Bill are not at present covered by Northern Ireland legislation; and whether it is planned to extend such cover to Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe provisions in the Wildlife and Countryside Bill for the protection of animals and plants and on public rights of way are not at present covered by Northern Ireland legislation. It is, however, planned to include similar provisions in two Orders in Council on wildlife protection and access to the countryside.