Written question asked by John Battle (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 December 1996. It was answered by Richard Page (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

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 President of the Board of Trade 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. [9294] Mr. Page: My Department has been in discussions with the Department of Transport, which has the main responsibility for the regulations in question, and these continue. Consultations have also taken place with the national joint utilities group.

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