Lords debates air and water pollution
27 October 2017
Members of the Lords, including the vice president of CMP Wildlife & Countryside Link and a former non-executive director of the Environment Agency, debated the impact of air and water pollution on the environment and public health, in the House of Lords on Thursday 26 October.
This was a general debate. They normally take place on a Thursday in the chamber. During debates, members are able to put their experience to good use, discussing current issues and drawing the government's attention to concerns.
The debate was proposed by Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat), vice president of CMP Wildlife & Countryside Link.
Members who took part included:
- Earl of Caithness (Conservative), member, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee
- Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat), member, High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee
- Lord Whitty (Labour), former non-executive director, Environment Agency
Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative), parliamentary under secretary in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, responded on behalf of the government.
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