§ 44. Mr. David Jamesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will take steps to control the uprooting of hedgerows and the cutting down of hedgerow trees, in view of the possible adverse effect on the environment.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartWhile I deplore the unnecessary removal of hedgerows and hedgerow trees. I believe that advice and information are the best ways of getting the right balance struck between the needs of the environment and those of agriculture.