HC Deb 17 January 1994 vol 235 cc419-20W
Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the Secretary of Stale for Transport what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Environment and the Attorney-General in regard to the implications for areas covered by EC habitats and species directives by his roads development programme.

Mr. MacGregor

The Government are considering the arrangements for implementing the EC habitats directive in United Kingdom law. Draft regulations will be laid before Parliament in due course.