Thursday 24th October 2019

(4 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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I must disagree with the hon. Gentleman’s principal point—the business next week is extremely heavy.

Andrew Jones Portrait Andrew Jones (Harrogate and Knaresborough) (Con)
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Many councils across the north of England, including mine in Harrogate, are supporting the northern forest with their own tree-planting programmes. May we have a debate to explore what the Government can do to support and accelerate that programme and all the environmental benefits that will flow from it?

Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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My hon. Friend is a great champion of Harrogate, which is one of the most beautiful spa towns in the country. We could have that debate on Second Reading of the Environment Bill, which makes up a major part of next Monday’s business.