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Written question asked by Mark Oaten (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 23 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 October 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Dept for Transport

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will require Railtrack to consult local authorities on removal of trees from the trackside. - No. This is an operational matter for Network Rail. (Holding answer 28 October 2002).
Answer

Mr. Mark Oaten: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will require Railtrack to consult local authorities on removal of trees from the trackside. [77615] Mr. Jamieson: [holding answer 28 October 2002]: No. This is an operational matter for Network Rail.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
77615; 391 c787W;391 c783W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Local government Railways Railtrack Repairs and maintenance Trees
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk