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Vicky Ford Excerpts
Thursday 7th June 2018

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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The Secretary of State obviously speaks with experience of these matters, of which I confess I have none.

Vicky Ford Portrait Vicky Ford (Chelmsford) (Con)
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In the past couple of days I have received a veritable flurry of emails from my constituents, who want to ensure that our environmental laws will be strengthened, or at least maintained, after Brexit. What reassurance would the Secretary of State like to give to the people of Chelmsford?

Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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I thank my hon. Friend for making that point and for her advocacy for this cause. We are listening with respect to the arguments that have been made by her constituents, Members of the other place and the public about the need to maintain and enhance high environmental standards. That is why we will be looking with interest at some of the amendments tabled by Back-Bench colleagues.