HC Deb 07 March 1994 vol 239 c7W
Mr. Morley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how he intends to operate the Transport and Works Act 1992 so as 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.

Mr. Macgregor

Compliance will be achieved by appropriate amendments to the 1992 Act by means of regulations to be made under powers conferred by section 2 of the European Communities Act 1972.