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Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 12 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 December 2000. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 December 2000 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.


Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he will introduce legislation to deal with tall trees and boundary hedges in domestic gardens; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he will introduce legislation to deal with tall trees and boundary hedges in domestic gardens; and if he will make a statement. [142876] Mr. Mullin: Although it was not possible to make provision for a High Hedges Bill in the Queen's Speech, we are ready to bring one forward as soon as there is space in the parliamentary timetable.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
142876; 360 c176W
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Hedges and ditches Nuisance
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk