HC Deb 02 March 1971 vol 812 c378W
44. Mr. David James

asked 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 Stodart

While 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.