§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many sites of special scientific interest in Wales have been damaged by overgrazing in each year since 1985; what was the hectarage of each site; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodResponsibility for the designation and monitoring of sites of special scientific interest rests with the Countryside Council for Wales. I have asked the chief executive to write to the hon. Member and will arrange for a copy of his reply to be placed in the Library of the House.