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Water Companies: Sewage Discharge

Proceeding contribution from Kerry McCarthy (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 15 November 2021. It occurred during Debate on Water Companies: Sewage Discharge.

I would rather not, because I have only a few minutes, and the right hon. Lady has already spoken.

I will talk about the local situation, but first, I want to express concern about reports that raw sewage spills in Honiton are threatening the first wild beaver colony to live on an English river for 400 years, which is part of a trial approved by the Minister’s Department. I hope she will agree that it is wonderful that beavers are being reintroduced into our natural environment, and I am very concerned about the threat to them.

In Bristol, particular issues have arisen recently. Conham river park is a popular wild swimming spot for local residents, and the—

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
703 cc144-5WH 
Session
2021-22
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Legislation
Environment Act 2021
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