§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will produce guidelines for local planning authorities in Wales so as to enable them to ensure the survival of roosts of lesser horseshoe bats; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntThe Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 gives special protection to horseshoe bats. Guidance on the operation of these controls is contained in Welsh Office Circular 38/82 (DOE24/82), Welsh Office Circular 52/87 (DOE27/87) and in the joint Welsh Office/DOE booklet "Planning—a Householders Guide".