§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, pursuant to his answer of 3 February,Official Report, columns 917–18, how many more nature conservation orders he has granted or refused under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in Scotland; how many are still in force; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Hector MonroOne further nature conservation order has been made by my right hon. Friend and is still in force, bringing the total in force in Scotland to 12. No requests to make such orders from Scottish Natural Heritage have been refused.