HC Deb 10 December 1971 vol 827 cc405-6W
Mr. Kelley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he took to test the feelings of local people and to obtain the opinions of leading conservationists in the area, before he approved the proposal to take 60 acres of Edlington Wood out of a tree preservation order.

Mr. Graham Page

The modification to this tree preservation order, which was made by Doncaster Rural District Council, was requested by the council following objections from the owners. The council took into account the amenity considerations and my right hon. Friend did not consider it necessary to seek any further views before confirming the modified order.