HC Deb 22 October 1987 vol 120 cc871-2W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has on the number of trees felled in London by the storm on the morning of 16 October.

Mr. Moynihan

Damage has been extensive. Information is readily available only for the royal parks, where approximately 3,000 trees were blown down in the storm and of the order of a further thousand have been so severely damaged that they have to be felled.

Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate he has made of the damage in London caused by the storm on the morning of 16 October.

Mr. Moynihan

I refer to my right hon. Friend's statement yesterday on the storm damage on 16 October. It is too early to give estimates of the costs and extent of the damage generally.

Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions have taken place between his Department and London local authorities concerning the consequences of the storm on the morning of 16 October.

Mr. Chope

I refer to my right hon. Friend's statement yesterday afternoon on the storm damage on 16 October. My right hon. Friend has replied to the letter from the chairman of the Association of London Authorities.

Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what additional resources he intends to make available to London local authorities to deal with the consequences of the storm on the morning of 16 October.

Mr. Chope

I refer the hon. Member to the statement by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State yesterday.