§ Mr. LordTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to investigate the effect of increased cable laying on street trees; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe effects of cable laying on street trees will be illustrated in guidelines which should be published 133W later this year. With the assistance of my Department, these guidelines are being drawn up by the utility and arboricultural associations, and will provide constructive advice on how to ensure that cable laying results in the least possible damage to trees.