HC Deb 22 July 1997 vol 298 cc525-6W
Mr. Dafis

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many sites of special scientific interest in Wales he estimates will be denotified in 1998 as a result of Government funded schemes; and if he will list them. [8785]

Mr. Win Griffiths

The Countryside Council for Wales is responsible for designating sites of special scientific interest. There are currently no plans to denotify any SSSI in Wales during 1998.