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Debate between Steve Reed and Paul Kohler
Thursday 20th March 2025

(2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Paul Kohler Portrait Mr Paul Kohler (Wimbledon) (LD)
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Last month, more than 4,000 litres of diesel spilled into the River Wandle from a Transport for London garage in the Secretary of State’s previous constituency. Will the Secretary of State meet me and my hon. Friend the Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Bobby Dean) to discuss what can be done to restore the wildlife and to ensure that that cannot happen again?

Steve Reed Portrait Steve Reed
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I agree that what happened on the River Wandle is shocking; it runs very close to my constituency as well, so I am aware of the situation. The Environment Agency is investigating and, if there was inappropriate behaviour, there will be swift action. I would be happy to arrange an appropriate meeting for the hon. Gentleman.