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Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 July 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 July 2017. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Monday, 24 July 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Plants: Conservation

Question

Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to promote best practice in the management of road verges in order to protect endangered species of flora in the UK.

Answer

The Department for Transport through the UK Roads Liaison Group promotes the Well Managed Highway Infrastructure Code of Practice. This Code provides best practice and guidance for highway authorities to manage and maintain the local highways for which they are responsible, including providing advice on a range of issues, such as managing road verges to help protect endangered species of flora.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL746
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Conservation Plants Roads
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk