§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will now take urgent steps to designate the Ardilea river, County Down as a salmonid river under the EEC directive 78/759/EEC; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Needham[holding answer 15 March 1988]: The Ardilea river will be considered along with other rivers for future designation under the EEC directive 78/659/EEC. As I pointed out to the hon. Gentleman on 1 March 1988, at column 524, further disignations will be made as resources permit. I am unable at present to say when further designations will be made.