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Written question asked by Simon Thomas (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 15 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 October 2002. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 October 2002 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.


Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what proposals he has to bring forward legislation relating to the control of high hedges and trees.
Answer

Mr. Simon Thomas: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what proposals he has to bring forward legislation relating to the control of high hedges and trees. [75166] Mr. Tony McNulty: The Government is committed to legislation, that would give local authorities in England and Wales powers to deal with complaints about high hedges, as soon as Parliamentary time can be found.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
391 c290W; 75166
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Complaints Hedges and ditches Local government Nuisance Powers Trees
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk