§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many times he has granted nature conservation orders for the protection of sites of special scientific interest under section 29 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981; how many are still in operation; how many he has refused in Wales since 1982; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsSince 1982, five orders have been made of which two are still in operation. Two have been refused.