HC Deb 10 June 1992 vol 209 c182W
Mr. Dafis

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to designate new areas of heritage conservation and marine nature reserves in Wales.

Sir Wyn Roberts

Heritage coasts in Wales are defined by local authorities in consultation with the Countryside Council for Wales.

My right hon. Friend is responsible for designating marine nature reserves in Wales following an application from the Countryside Council for Wales. There are no such applications currently before the Department.