§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when the Wildlife and Countryside Bill will be presented; and if he intends to improve the protection afforded to rural environment in respect of preservation of hedgerow trees and hedgerows within the proposed legislation.
§ Mr. MonroIt remains the intention of my right hon. Friend to introduce the Bill as soon as parliamentary time permits.
I am satisfied that the protection given by the provisions of the current tree preservation order legislation is adequate.