Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 27 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 January 2003. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 January 2003 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations have been made by the Government to the Belgian authorities concerning the potential impact on Pilckem Ridge of the projected route of the A19 motorway in Flanders.

Answer: Mr. Dodds: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations have been made by the Government to the Belgian authorities concerning the potential impact on Pilckem Ridge of the projected route of the A19 motorway in Flanders. [84521] Mr. MacShane: The Government have made no representations to the Belgian authorities regarding the proposal to extend the A19 motorway in the area around Pilckem Ridge. However, the Flemish authorities have reassured the Commonwealth War Graves Commission that while the proposed route has not been finalised, it will not encroach on any Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries. The MOD and the FCO, with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, continue to monitor developments.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 84521; 397 c263W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Construction Cultural heritage Roads World War I War graves Belgium Somme
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