§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to ensure that the730W reduction in the Scottish Natural Heritage budget will not impair its performance of its statutory duties; and if he will make a statement. [19307]
§ Mr. KynochMy right hon. Friend is satisfied that SNH will continue to be able satisfactorily to carry out its statutory duties. Following the report of the study group on SNH published last December, a new strategic framework for SNH is being prepared in the light of changes affecting the natural heritage since publication in 1990 of "Scotland's Natural Heritage: The Way Ahead". The new document will be published in the first half of this year.