§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) pursuant to his answer of 3 February,Official Report, column 879–80, how many more nature conservation orders he has granted or refused under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in England; how many are still in force; and if he will make a statement;
(2) pursuant to his answer of 15 March, Official Report, column 576, how many further prosecutions have been taken under sections 28 or 29 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in England; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AtkinsSince 31 December 1993, one new nature conservation order has been made and three orders have been revoked. There are now 16 orders in force.
There have been no further prosecutions under section 28 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and one under section 29.