§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make it his policy not to approve any proposal for the use of part of the site of special scientific interest at Norrich More as the location for assembling pipes for the North Sea oil industry; what advice he has received on this matter from the Nature Conservancy Council; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramThe Nature Conservancy Council has strongly recommended that the Secretary of State should call in the relevant application for planning permission in the light of the planning authority's intention to grant permission against the council's advice. My right hon. and learned Friend is at present considering whether to exercise his call-in power.