§ Mr. David StewartTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the timing of the next round of licensing in respect of the White Zone. [103479]
§ Mrs. Liddell[holding answer 20 December 1999]: I hope to be in a position to invite applications for licences in the White Zone by the middle of next year. In relation to future licensing we are committed to ensuring that our processes are consistent with the provisions of the Habitats Directive.