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Biodiversity

Proceeding contribution from Lord Benyon (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 16 September 2010. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Biodiversity.
I agree entirely. That is where Government and local government can lead. It can be written into section 106 agreements that green spaces will be maintained in an environmentally friendly way, including the use of such products. That will create a market that can be developed so the cost base comes down, and people can start to make the right choice when purchasing fuel. The hon. Member for Bishop Auckland and others mentioned the uplands. They are a matter of absolute importance to us, as is the support that we can provide to those who manage them—the people who live and work in some of the most hostile climates in this country—and maintain them for the benefit of us all. The Minister of State and I are working closely on policies that will support the uplands, and we will make an announcement in the near future.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
515 c342WH 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
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