HL Deb 11 May 1982 vol 430 c211WA
Lord Melchett

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether account has been taken, when drawing up the Western Isles Integrated Development Programme, of the requirements and obligations placed upon Her Majesty's Government by Article 4 of Directive 79/409/EEC on the Conservation of Wild Birds.

The Earl of Mansfield

The Western Isles Programme has been drawn up in full conformity with Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1939/81, which specifically required an assurance that the actions envisaged were compatible with the protection of the environment. The requirements of Directive 79/409 (EEC) will be taken into account in implementing the programme.