HC Deb 17 February 1998 vol 306 c602W
Mr. Dafis

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps the Government have taken to fulfil their obligations under the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats; what areas are outstanding; and if he will make a statement. [28157]

Angela Eagle

The Government's obligations under the Bern Convention have been fulfilled by the enactment of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended, and the Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994/2716).