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HANSARDWaste Incineration FacilitiesVery briefly.11 Feb 2020HANSARDWaste Incineration FacilitiesI am going to plough on, because I want to get some of the points across that I could not make last time. As the planning application referred to by the hon. Member for Washington…11 Feb 2020HANSARDWaste Incineration FacilitiesNo. Processes will be followed. So much of what is coming down the tracks, through the resources and waste strategy and the Environment Bill, should introduce a paradigm shift in…11 Feb 2020HANSARDAir Quality in LondonThe Mayor of London is responsible for air quality in the capital and has reserved powers under part IV of the Environment Act 1995 to reflect that. Although the Secretary of…06 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend raises a good point. Scotland introduced its scheme first. We are consulting to ensure our scheme is absolutely fit for purpose. We want ours to completely align…06 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend, who is such a campaigner on this issue. It is a great idea. I believe that one fast-food chain is already considering doing this. It is something I have…06 Feb 2020HANSARDAir PollutionThe Environment Bill includes measures to improve air quality that will ensure that local authorities, including in Malton, for which my hon. Friend always speaks up so…06 Feb 2020HANSARDAir PollutionLocal authorities are required by law to consider the impacts of development on air quality. Local authorities are best placed to take local planning decisions and should take…06 Feb 2020HANSARDAir PollutionThis Government take air pollution extremely seriously. We are investing £3.5 billion in air quality and clean transport. We are helping local authorities to tackle air quality…06 Feb 2020HANSARDAir PollutionI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. Roadside pollution is a key area. Nitrogen dioxide is one of the serious issues tackled under our nitrogen dioxide plan. Local…06 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsBurdens put on local authorities through the Environment Bill will be fully funded. They will play a key role in helping with biodiversity net gain. They will also play a key…06 Feb 2020HANSARDAir PollutionOur clean air strategy sets out an ambitious programme of action to reduce air pollution from a wide range of sources. We have also put in place a £3.5 billion plan to tackle…06 Feb 2020HANSARDGlass and Plastic Deposit Return SchemeI thank the hon. Member for his comments. I am delighted that he is so interested in the scheme. The first consultation had very wide support and we will have a further…06 Feb 2020HANSARDGlass and Plastic Deposit Return SchemeIn our manifesto, the Government committed to introducing a deposit return scheme to incentivise people to recycle plastic and glass. We are aiming to introduce that scheme from…06 Feb 2020HANSARDAir Quality in LondonMy hon. Friend’s question demonstrates how strong a voice she will be in this place. I must reiterate that the Mayor of London is responsible for air quality in the capital and…06 Feb 2020HANSARDAir PollutionI am aware that Sutton Council approved the development of the Beddington incinerator as an alternative to landfill, which would have a higher pollution impact. The incinerator is…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Flooding: South YorkshireI will carry on, because I want to talk about Flood Re, which was raised earlier and is an important issue. Flood Re was launched in 2016 to improve the availability and…30 Jan 2020HANSARD Flooding: South YorkshireIt is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Mr Davies. I congratulate the hon. Member for Barnsley East (Stephanie Peacock) on securing this debate…30 Jan 2020HANSARD Flooding: South YorkshireI thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. I have listed a very large range of packages that were swung into action. Perhaps her councils are still discussing and talking to our…30 Jan 2020HANSARD Flooding: South YorkshireThe hon. Lady leads me neatly on to my next point. I am confident that the Environment Agency, working together—it is constantly working with the councils and all the different…30 Jan 2020