Written question asked by Lord Pendry (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Monday, 30 January 2006.

Crossrail: Environmental Impacts

Question: Whether they will give an assurance that rare green space in central London, such as the Phoenix Wildlife Garden, the last community garden in Covent Garden, will not be threatened by the Crossrail project.

Answer: The Phoenix Wildlife Garden is some 20 metres outside the Limits of Deviation for the Crossrail running tunnels and should not, therefore, be affected by the Crossrail project.Detailed information on the environmental impacts of Crossrail is set out in the Crossrail Environmental Statement, available in the House Library.A Select Committee is currently considering petitions against the Crossrail Bill from persons adversely affected by its provisions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3551; 678 c4WA
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Deposited Paper HINF 2006/156
Wednesday, 18 January 2006
Deposited papers
Subjects: Construction Elizabeth line Environment protection Greater London Gardens Nature conservation Railways
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