HC Deb 21 January 1994 vol 235 cc848-9W
Mr. Morley

To ask the Prime Minister whether he intends that all Secretaries of State should have a duty to comply with the requirements of the European Union directive 92/43 EEC on the conservation of natural habitats of wild fauna and flora; and if he will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

The Secretaries of State will have duties, both general and specific, as appropriate and commensurate with the requirements of the directive.