§ Hugh RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how negotiations are progressing over the implementation of the environmental impact assessment regulations as they affect top fruit growers. [52596]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 26 April 2002]: DEFRA has not received any requests to enter into negotiations about the implementation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (Uncultivated Land and Semi-natural Areas) Regulations 2001 as they affect top fruit growers.
I have written to you to explain how orchards will be treated under the regulations, in response to the concerns raised in the hon. Gentleman's letter of 25 February 2002.