HC Deb 15 June 1976 vol 913 cc81-2W
Mr. Miscampbell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment on how many occasions in 1973, 1974 and 1975 prosecutions have been instituted for breach of tree preservation orders.

Mr. Denis Howell

In 1973 there were 44 prosecutions for contraventions to tree preservation orders. There are no figures for 1974–75 available. The figures for 1975–76 are being obtained from local planning authorities. I will write again to the hon. Member when the returns are complete.