Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Thérèse Coffey and Lucy Frazer

Thursday 24th November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Dr Coffey]

I recognise that water companies are not currently a statutory consultee, but that does not stop them having conversations. The Environment Agency continues to provide advice on all planning applications, and in 98% of planning applications across England its advice is accepted.

[Lucy Frazer (South East Cambridgeshire) (Con)]

8. What steps her Department is taking to ensure that the level of funding for (a) farmers and (b) environmental groups is maintained after the UK leaves the EU.