§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many sites of special scientific interest there are; and what their approximate acreage is in the United Kingdom. [46694]
§ Angela EagleAs at 17 June, there were 6,526 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the United Kingdom covering approximately 2.17 million hectares (5.37 million acres).
§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will list, with their approximate acreage, the sites of special scientific interest in Gloucestershire. [46695]
§ Angela EagleAs at 17 June there were 119 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire covering nearly 23,500 hectares (57,900 acres). I will send the hon. Member a complete site list with respective acreages.