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Network Rail: Nature Conservation

Asked by Greg SmithConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 4 August 2026UIN 18143

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which protected species most frequently require surveys, licences and mitigation before Network Rail can undertake maintenance and enhancement works.

Answered by Keir Mather

I refer the Hon Member to Question 15858 answered on 13 July 2026.

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