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Written question asked by Paul Beresford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 May 2024. It was answered by Mark Spencer (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Hedges and Ditches: Regulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance his Department has issued on how the new regulations on hedge cutting apply to commercial hedgelaying.

Answer

Subject to Parliamentary approval, the hedge-cutting rules in the Management of Hedgerows (England) Regulations 2024 will apply to commercial hedge-laying only where it takes place on agricultural land. The Rural Payments Agency as regulator will provide advice and guidance to all those who will need to comply with these new regulations. Full guidance will also be published on gov.uk.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24845
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Hedges and ditches Regulation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk