This bill moves the power to decide which areas become Sites of Special Scientific Interest from Natural England to the Environment Secretary, so the government can consider farming viability and rural economics alongside scientific evidence.
A Bill to transfer the power to designate sites of special scientific interest from Natural England to the Secretary of State; to make provision about the exercise of that power by the Secretary of State; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Derek Thomas
Introduced: 2024-03-13