Written question asked by Paul Marsden (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 10 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Dept for Transport
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many trees have been (a) planted and (b) felled on rail embankments in each year since 1997.
- Answer
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Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many trees have been (a) planted and (b) felled on rail embankments in each year since 1997. [138362] Mr. McNulty: This is an operational matter for Network Rail who are responsible for the maintenance of over 20,000 miles of track in the UK much of which requires the management of vegetation. Detailed figures of the number of trees planted or felled are not available.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 138362; 413 c647W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Railways Repairs and maintenance Trees
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