HC Deb 22 June 1998 vol 314 c367W
Mr. Nigel Jones

To 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 Eagle

As 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 Jones

To 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 Eagle

As 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.