§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what consideration he has given in the negotiations on the European Environment directive to the designation of areas of the ancient Caledonian forest as world heritage sites.
§ Mr. YeoAlthough the Secretary of State for the Environment takes the lead in matters concerning the world heritage convention, it is for the Secretary of State for Scotland to decide which Scottish sites should be nominated for inclusion on the world heritage list. The draft EC directive on flora and fauna habitats lists in annex 1 the Caledonian forests as a type of habitat of Community interest.