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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 24 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 March 2003. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 March 2003 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many offences related to environmental damage and disruption have been decriminalised since 1997. - Includes fact that this Department does not hold information on such offences centrally.
Answer

Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many offences related to environmental damage and disruption have been decriminalised since 1997. [99279] Mr. Meacher: This Department does not hold information on such offences centrally. However, following inquiries by my officials, I am not aware of any such offences being decriminalised since 1997.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
99279; 401 c140W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Crime Damage Decriminalisation Environment
Link
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