§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what actions his Department is taking to ensure protection of(a) existing sites of special scientific interest and (b) potential sites. [46696]
§ Angela EagleThe Government are currently considering how best to improve the protection and management of Sites of Special Scientific Interest. This will involve examining the powers available to English 287W Nature, who are responsible for notifying potential sites. Officials are preparing a consultation paper seeking views.