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Lord Mann Excerpts
Thursday 26th October 2017

(7 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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I would be delighted to visit my hon. Friend’s incredibly attractive constituency which is well represented in this House. I will seek to do so very early in the new year.

Lord Mann Portrait John Mann (Bassetlaw) (Lab)
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T6. Do we expect progress in sorting out abandoned waste sites owned by the Crown Estate, such as the one at Sandy Lane in my constituency?

Thérèse Coffey Portrait Dr Coffey
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I met the hon. Gentleman to discuss this matter. We have been engaging with the Treasury about the site, because I know there is a particular issue he wishes to be progressed. The Treasury has oversight of the Crown Estate and the tax system and will consider the business case in due course, but I can assure him that the Environment Agency will continue to work closely with the local councils. They have removed the dangerous waste that was there.