Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 1 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 February 2001. It was answered by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 February 2001 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many environmental statements have been submitted under the (a) Environmental Assessment (Salmon Farming in Marine Waters) Regulations 1988 and (b) Environmental Impact Assessment (Fish Farming in Marine Waters) Regulations 1999. - Between the regulations coming into force and 1 July 1999 no environmental statements were received. Since July 1999 this has been a matter for the Scottish Executive. (Holding answer 6 February 2001).

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many environmental statements have been submitted under the (a) Environmental Assessment (Salmon Farming in Marine Waters) Regulations 1988 and (b) Environmental Impact Assessment (Fish Farming in Marine Waters) Regulations 1999. [149201] Mr. Foulkes: [holding answer 6 February 2001]: I have been asked to reply. Between the regulations coming into force and 1 July 1999 no environmental statements were received. Since July 1999 this has been a matter for the Scottish Executive.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 363 c639W; 149201
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Fisheries Environment protection Scotland Regulation Salmon Fish farming
Contains statistics: Yes
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