Written question asked by John Battle (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 December 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Monday, 16 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What consultations his Department has had concerning the regulations making utilities liable for 18 per cent. of the costs of diversionary works for major transport schemes.

Answer: Mr. Battle: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultations his Department has had concerning the regulations making utilities liable for 18 per cent. of the costs of diversionary works for major transport schemes. [9295] Mr. Clappison: Discussions have taken place at official and ministerial level with the Department of Transport which has the main responsibility for the legislation in question and these are still continuing Consultations have also taken place with the national joint utilities group.

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