HC Deb 19 March 1999 vol 327 cc601-2W
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps Scottish Natural Heritage has taken to prevent the illegal removal of important fossils from sites of special scientific interest in Scotland; and if he will make a statement. [76938]

Mr. Macdonald

Scottish Natural Heritage is developing a site safeguard plan which will be published shortly.

As from 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.