§ Bob Russell:To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will require statutory undertakers and private companies to pay a rent to local authorities for the stationing of (a) fixed equipment and (b) street furniture on highway land; and if he will make a statement. [141034]
§ Mr. McNulty:We have no plans to introduce legislation to require statutory undertakers and private companies to pay a rent to local authorities for such activities on highway land.