Written question asked by Elliot Morley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 January 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What action is being taken to protect a badger sett at footpath 7 Langland Lane, Fairmile, Devon from A30 construction work.

Answer: Mr. Morley: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what action is being taken to protect a badger sett at footpath 7 Langland lane, Fairmile, Devon from A30 construction work. [13219] Mr. Clappison: There is no intention to disturb or remove any badger sett. However, it has been necessary to carry out work on a tree in the vicinity of a sett, in connection with the A30 construction work. Disturbance to the badger sett has been minimized by removing only parts of the tree.

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