§ Mr. LoveTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what powers are available to local authorities to mediate in disputes involving the problems of high hedges and rapidly growing trees; and if he will make a statement. [73015]
§ Mr. Nick RaynsfordLocal authorities currently have no specific powers to intervene in disputes involving the problems of high hedges and rapidly growing trees. The Government is, however, committed to bringing forward new laws, which would allow local authorities to deal with complaints about high hedges, as soon as Parliamentary time can be found.