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Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 July 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 July 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Dept for Transport

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what action the Government is taking to ensure that Railtrack consults with the relevant local authority before it removes trees from railway property. - (Holding answer 22 July 2002).
Answer

Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what action the Government are taking to ensure that Railtrack consults with the relevant local authority before it removes trees from railway property. [71773] Mr. Jamieson: [holding answer 22 July 2002]: I understand that Railtrack seek to consult with local authorities and other interested parties wherever practicable.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
389 c1241W;389 c1239W; 71773
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Local government Railways Railtrack Repairs and maintenance Trees
Link
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