§ Mr. ClappisonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to take further measures to protect sites of special scientific interest. [76379]
§ Mr. MeacherWe are further developing proposals put forward in the Government consultation paper, Sites of Special Scientific Interest—Better Protection and Management, taking account of the issues raised in the 562 responses. We will seek to implement legislative measures when Parliamentary time permits, but will also take forward procedural and administrative improvements at the earliest opportunity.