Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 July 2000. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 July 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his Answer of 8 March 2000, 345 c723W, on tree felling licences, what the outcome was of the investigation by the Forestry Commission into allegations that the RSPB had felled trees which were not included in the felling licence for Avon Heath Country Park; and if he will make a statement. (Letters in library as Dep 01/127). - Will write. (Holding answer 24 July 2000).

Answer: Mr. Chope: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer of 8 March 2000, Official Report, column 723W, on tree felling licences, what the outcome was of the investigation by the Forestry Commission into allegations that the RSPB had felled trees which were not included in the felling licence for Avon Heath Country Park; and if he will make a statement. [132357] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 24 July 2000]: The Forestry Commission has not yet completed its investigation. I shall write to the hon. Member when I have further information.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 132357; 354 c682W
Session: 1999-00
Related items: Deposited Paper Dep 01/127
Monday, 15 January 2001
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects: Inquiries Licensing Forests Nature conservation Tree felling Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
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