HC Deb 19 March 1997 vol 292 c604W
Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to identify special areas of conservation, under the EU habitats and species directive, for harbour porpoises; and if he will make a statement. [20518]

Mr. Clappison

None. The available scientific evidence is insufficient to identify sites which meet the requirements set out in article 4(1) of the directive relating to aquatic species which range over wide areas.