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Environment and Climate Change

Debate between Caroline Johnson and Michael Gove
Wednesday 1st May 2019

(5 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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I absolutely agree. Of course, at DEFRA we have a beehive on our roof. Everyone can play their part.

Caroline Johnson Portrait Dr Caroline Johnson (Sleaford and North Hykeham) (Con)
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My right hon. Friend has been making points about national and international leadership, but we can all do more, including local councils. He will be aware that Conservative councils recycle or reduce waste by more than twice as much as Labour councils. Will he congratulate in particular North Kesteven District Council in my constituency, which has reduced its carbon footprint by almost 70% in the past 10 years?

Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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My hon. Friend makes a good point—