HL Deb 28 January 2002 vol 631 c10WA
Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What representations they have made to the Government of Belgium in respect of the proposed road construction at Pilckem Ridge, part of the Ypres Salient in the First World War. [HL2221]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Bach)

I refer the noble Lord to the Answer I gave on 21 January (Official Report, col. 1328) to my noble friend Lord Faulkner of Worcester.

Lord Blaker

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What discussions they have had with the Government of Belgium concerning the plans of the Flemish regional government to construct a road system related to the A19 highway between Ypres and Fumes which would affect the environment of the Commonwealth War Cemeteries on or near the Pilckem Ridge instead of making a very small diversion to avoid such a situation. [HL2222]

Lord Bach

I refer the noble Lord to the Answer I gave on 21 January(Official Report, col. 1328) to my noble friend Lord Faulkner of Worcester.