Debates between Matt Rodda and Clive Efford during the 2024 Parliament

Waste Crime: Knowsley

Debate between Matt Rodda and Clive Efford
Wednesday 25th March 2026

(2 days, 10 hours ago)

Westminster Hall
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Matt Rodda Portrait Matt Rodda
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The Minister is making an excellent speech. I am really pleased to hear about the new strategy and determination from the current Government, in contrast with their predecessors. Would she able to address—this is a niche matter, but it is really important in some areas—the issue of abandoned boats? We have a serious problem in our section of the River Thames with sunken boats. When I walk along the river, I can often spot three or four of them. They are an environmental hazard. Fuel oil could get out of these boats—

Clive Efford Portrait Clive Efford (in the Chair)
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Order. We are talking about Knowsley here.