HC Deb 19 June 1991 vol 193 c193W
Mr. Andrew Bowden

To ask the Secretary of Slate for the Environment what action his Department is taking to implement the EC directive on the protection of habitats and species.

Mr. Baldry

The habitats directive has not yet been adopted by the Council. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 will provide the framework for United Kingdom compliance with the directive when adopted.