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Scott Mann Excerpts
Thursday 21st February 2019

(5 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right: the “polluter pays” principle is central to good environmental management, and we must ensure that every arm of the justice system has the tools required to make sure that those who pollute pay a heavy price for their crime.

Scott Mann Portrait Scott Mann (North Cornwall) (Con)
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The cost of skip hire in Cornwall is disproportionately higher than in many other places around the country. The reason for that is that we do not have an aggregates recycling plant. Will the Department look at that and see whether there is anything we can do in Cornwall to reduce the burden on builders?

Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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My hon. Friend makes a good point, and I will liaise with him, and of course Cornwall Council, to see what we can do to improve the situation.