HC Deb 22 July 1991 vol 195 c335W
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what evaluation has been made of the cost-effectiveness for investment approval of a planting programme of evergreen trees at railway line sides to protect overhead wires in high winds.

Mr. Freeman

I understand that British Rail has conducted a preliminary technical evaluation on the planting of evergreen trees along track sides, and is now considering whether to undertake a fuller study.

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