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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 16 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


A14: Trees

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps has she taken to remove the tree guards from dead saplings along the A14.

Answer

As part of its planned maintenance activities including replanting new trees, adding nutrients to the soil and grass cutting, National Highways will begin removing both redundant biodegradable and plastic tree guards adjacent to A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon scheme. National Highways has scheduled this work to start this month (March 2026).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
121208
Session
2024-26
Related items
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Subjects
Trees A14
Link
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