HC Deb 19 May 1982 vol 24 c121W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans are contained in the draft integrated development programme for the Western Isles to safeguard sites of special scientific interest and areas meeting the requirements of article 4 of EEC directive 79/409/EEC

Mr. John MacKay

The provisions relating to the protection of the environment are contained in chapter 10 and annex VII of the integrated development programme, copies of which were lodged in the Library on 30 March.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish in the Official Report the Nature Conservancy Council's written comments to the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland on the proposed integrated development programme for the Western Isles.

Mr. John MacKay

Representatives of the council attended all meetings of the steering committee of officials which drafted the programme and I understand that its proposals on protection of the environment reflect the Nature Conservancy Council's views. My Department has received no subsequent comments on the programme from the council.