HC Deb 09 July 1985 vol 82 cc399-400W
Dr. Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he will list those documents or papers he has received from the European Commission since 1 January 1984 which contain or refer to lists of sites in the United Kingdom which in the opinion of the Commission qualify for listing as special protection areas under directive 79/409 on the protection of wild bird habitats generally;

(2) if he will list any documents or papers which have been tabled or discussed at the Committee for the Adaptation on Technical and Scientific Progress established under directive 79/409 since 1 January 1984, which contain lists or refer to lists of sites in the United Kingdom which in the opinion of the European Community Commission qualify for listing as special protection areas under directive 79/409 on the conservation of wild birds.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

Under the rules of procedure of the committee for the adaptation on technical and scientific progress established under directive 79/409, its proceedings are confidential. No documents of the kind referred to have been received outside the committee.