Written Question · S3W-21789 · Session 3
Whether it considers that sites of special scientific interest and Ramsar sites will be given second class status among sites of biodiversi…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that sites of special scientific interest and Ramsar sites will be given second class status among sites of biodiversity and ecological importance if they are not protected under the EU environmental liability directive.
The answer
No. Sites of special scientific interest and Ramsar sites are adequately covered under existing regimes, where protected sites will not be affected by the new regime. The Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/CE) does not require that sites of special interest and Ramsar sites be covered by transposing legislation.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-21789 by reference.