Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 March 2000. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 March 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, on how many occasions in each of the last five years breaches of tree felling licences have been brought to the notice of the Forestry Commission; and what enforcement or remedial action has resulted. - Including table.

Answer: Mr. Chope: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on how many occasions in each of the last five years breaches of tree felling licences have been brought to the notice of the Forestry Commission; and what enforcement or remedial action has resulted. [113034] Mr. Morley: The Forestry Commission has investigated 13 breaches of felling licences in the last five years, as set out in the table. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Year ending 31 March 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 {1} Number of breaches 5 3 2 1 2 Successful prosecution and 1 1 -- -- -- restocking notice Successful prosecution only -- 1 -- -- -- Unsuccessful prosecution 1 -- -- -- -- Warning letter sent 2 1 1 -- 2 Advice given or no further 1 -- 1 1 -- action _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} Year to date

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