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HANSARDRivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill (First sitting)I turn to the last four clauses of the Bill, which are the usual final provisions that generally are found in one form or another at the end of a Bill. Clause 5 confers powers on…11 Mar 2019HANSARDRivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill (First sitting)I am very grateful to colleagues who gave up their time on such a busy week, and to the shadow Minister and Opposition Members for their support. I am immensely grateful to all…11 Mar 2019HANSARDRivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill (First sitting)Yes, the spectacle and the ride. I thank the Clerks very much for their superb and invaluable guidance, the Whips from all parties, the team from the Department for Environment,…11 Mar 2019HANSARDRivers Authorities and Land Drainage BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I am delighted to speak to a Bill on a topic that, unfortunately, can be close to us all, and sadly can have a devastating…08 Feb 2019HANSARDRivers Authorities and Land Drainage BillMy hon. Friend is right that the Bill refers to England alone. It does not cover the separate competency that the Scottish Parliament will have. I am sure that my hon. Friend the…08 Feb 2019 Bills sponsored (1)