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Written question asked by Edward Leigh (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 July 2019. It was answered by Heather Wheeler (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 July 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


National Holocaust Memorial Centre and Learning Service

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate the Government has made of the possible (a) depth and (b) breadth of the roots of the mature trees in Victoria Tower Gardens which will potentially be affected by the construction of the proposed Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre.

Answer

We have undertaken and continue to undertake extensive arboricultural surveys to establish the extent of root systems which vary along the length of the gardens. We have also commissioned an arboricultural expert to advise on measures to enhance tree health.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
270272
Session
2017-19
Related items
Subjects
Construction Trees National Holocaust Memorial Centre and Learning Service Victoria Tower Gardens Arboriculture
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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