Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Nusrat Ghani Excerpts
Thursday 31st October 2024

(4 days, 18 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lucy Powell Portrait Lucy Powell
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It sounds as if my hon. Friend also got a good going over by some pupils in his constituency— a good education for him, I am sure. I join him in congratulating the students of Slaithwaite Church of England junior and infant school on their work. Climate change education and action inspires the next generation, and we will continue to support it.

Nusrat Ghani Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)
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The Chamber is filling up nicely for the last contribution. I call Lee Barron.

Lee Barron Portrait Lee Barron (Corby and East Northamptonshire) (Lab)
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I am proud to be the last man standing, Madam Deputy Speaker.

On 3 June 2024, the Environment Agency granted a permit for the Corby incineration plant, despite there having been no public consultation since its original permit was modified. We now know that incinerators are widely regarded as the dirtiest form of waste disposal. Does the Leader of the House agree that it is time for a debate to review the conditions under which such licences are issued and amended, especially in residential areas?