Written question asked by Mark Todd (Labour) on Thursday, 14 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 January 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 8 January 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what the average time is for the Forestry Commission to determine felling licence applications in England; and if there is a customer service target for such determinations. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Todd: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what the average time is for the Forestry Commission to determine felling licence applications in England; and if there is a customer service target for such determinations. [143445] Mr. Morley: The Forestry Commission took an average of 7 1/2 weeks to process felling licence applications in England last year. The Commission's customer charter sets a target of issuing felling licences within 10 weeks of receiving an application.

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