HC Deb 08 April 1998 vol 310 cc303-4W
Mr. Pickthall

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many prosecutions for destruction of limestone pavement there have been in each of the past five years. [38394]

Angela Eagle

I am not aware of any prosecutions.

Mr. Pickthall

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will list by location the number of limestone pavement orders. [38392]

Angela Eagle

I will write to my hon. Friend.

Mr. Pickthall

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to strengthen protection of limestone pavements. [38393]

Angela Eagle

We are presently considering ways of improving the protection and management of our special sites. There is likely to be consultation later this year.