§ Mr. Archerasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many areas have been listed as special protection areas in Northern Ireland under article 4 of the European Community directive 79/409 on the conservation of wild birds; and how many additional areas in the Province have been identified as meeting criteria for listing under the directive.
§ Mr. NeedhamNone.
§ Mr. Archerasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many areas have been listed to date in Northern Ireland under the Ramsar convention; and how many additional areas have been identified as meeting criteria for listing under that convention.
§ Mr. NeedhamOne area has been listed; Lough Neagh-Lough Beg. Two additional areas have been identified; Lough Foyle and Strangford Lough.