§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what consideration has been given to imposing a requirement for environmental impact assessment when planning permission for forestry plantation is considered; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Hector Monro[holding answer 18 May 1994]: Under the Environmental Assessment (Afforestation) Regulations—SI No. 1207—introduced in 1988, environmental assessment is required where an afforestation project is likely to have significant effects on the environment and may lead to adverse ecological changes.