HC Deb 31 July 1997 vol 299 cc602-3W
Mr. Wallace

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he proposes to designate new special protection areas, declared under the EU birds directive, to protect(a) the hen harrier, (b) the golden plover and (c) the corncrake; and what percentage of the United Kingdom breeding population of each of these species is currently protected by special protection areas in Scotland. [11924]

Mr. Chisholm

I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible and arrange for a copy of the letter to be placed in the House Library.