Areas of Special Scientific Interest

HC Deb 31 October 1989 vol 159 cc136-7W

Mr. Peter Robinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many areas of special scientific interest have been declared under the terms of article 24 of the Nature Conservation and Amenity Lands (Northern Ireland) Order 1985.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Twenty four.

Mr. Peter Robinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland intends to declare the freshwater lagoon within the Belfast harbour estate known as BP1 (or D1) an area of special scientific interest.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

No.