§ Mr. LepperTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his oral answer of 13 April 1999,Official Report, column 11, on sites of special scientific interest, when he expects to announce how the Government intend to proceed. [88336]
§ Mr. MealeWe have recognised the need to give thorough consideration to the most effective measures we can introduce, and will be announcing our conclusions shortly.