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Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Thursday, 8 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 March 2001. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 March 2001 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, what action he is taking to increase regulations of permitted development rights to provide additional protection to ancient woodland.
Answer

Mr. Gareth R. Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what action he is taking to increase regulation of permitted development rights to provide additional protection to ancient woodland. [153680] Ms Beverley Hughes: This issue was raised in a recent working group report for the English Forestry Forum. The Government are currently considering their response to the recommendations contained in that report.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
364 c631W; 153680
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Conservation Forests Sites of special scientific interest Permitted development rights
Link
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