Written question asked by Greg Smith (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 16 July 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Keir Mather (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 August 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

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Network Rail: Nature Conservation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which protected species most frequently require surveys, licences and mitigation before Network Rail can undertake maintenance and enhancement works.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to Question 15858 answered on 13 July 2026.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

18143

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Nature conservation Network Rail

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk