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Debate between Andrew Bridgen and Robbie Moore
Thursday 9th May 2024

(6 months, 4 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robbie Moore Portrait Robbie Moore
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My hon. Friend has raised that specific case with me before. I am more than happy to meet her to have those conversations at speed, because I know just how valuable projects such as flood alleviation schemes are to her constituents in better protecting more homes.

Andrew Bridgen Portrait Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire) (Ind)
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North West Leicestershire has benefited enormously from being the heart of the national forest, with millions of trees planted over the past 40 years, much of which are on degraded former colliery land. As desirable as tree planting is, that must be balanced against food security. Does the Minister agree that good agricultural land must be protected to produce good food?

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