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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Gardner of Parkes (Conservative). It was answered by Baroness Andrews (Labour) on Monday, 18 February 2008.


Hedges

Question
Whether they will take steps to ensure that local authorities act in accordance with the guidance High Hedges Complaints: Prevention and Cure.
Answer

My Lords, High Hedges Complaints: Prevention and Cure provides advice on administering complaints about high hedges under Part 8 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003. It is not statutory guidance and, as such, the Government cannot require local authorities to follow it. To assist local authorities to act in accordance with the legislation, we encourage them to follow the good practice that the guidance contains.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
699 c1 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Complaints Hedges and ditches Nuisance
Legislation
Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk