Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 July 2000. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 July 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to his Answer of 4th July 2000 at 353 c136W, on electricity pylons, if the replacement of trees felled as a result of the proposed construction of the Lackenby to Shipton overhead transmission line is intended (a) to mitigate the impact of consented development or (b) as an environmental measure.

Answer: Miss McIntosh: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to his answer of 4 July 2000, Official Report, column 136W, on electricity pylons, if the replacement of trees felled as a result of the proposed construction of the Lackenby to Shipton overhead transmission line is intended (a) to mitigate the impact of consented development or (b) as an environmental measure. [131344] Mrs. Liddell: The replacement tree planting scheme is intended to serve both purposes.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 354 c175W; 131344
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Electric cables Planning permission Tree felling Tree planting North Yorkshire Pylons
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