Written question asked by Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 23 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 July 1999. It was answered by Calum Macdonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 July 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will place in the Library the scientific advice received from Scottish Natural Heritage concerning the notification of the River Tweed as a candidate Special Area of Conservation under the European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora. - Ref to 22 July 1999, 335 c586-7W.

Answer: Mr. Moore: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will place in the Library the scientific advice received from Scottish Natural Heritage concerning the notification of the River Tweed as a candidate Special Area of Conservation under the European Council Directive 92/ 43/ EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora. [88788] Mr. Macdonald: [holding answer 28 June 1999]: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the right hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed (Mr. Beith) by my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Environment, on 22 July 1999, Official Report, column 5860. The implementation of the Habitats Directive in Scotland is now a matter for the Scottish Parliament.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 88788; 336 c215W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: EU law Nature conservation Special areas of conservation River Tweed