Jenny Riddell-Carpenter debates involving the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs during the 2024 Parliament

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Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Excerpts
Thursday 12th September 2024

(2 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mary Creagh Portrait Mary Creagh
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It is important to remember that our national landscapes are protected landscapes and that the planning authorities work appropriately on such issues. I am in discussions with officials and I am happy to write to the hon. Gentleman with a proper answer on the issue.

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Portrait Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Suffolk Coastal) (Lab)
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In my constituency we also have confirmed cases of bluetongue, and I recently met a farmer who lost six pregnant ewes last week. Will the Minister meet me to discuss the issue and how we can support farmers in my constituency and across the east of England?