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Dennis Skinner
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(13 years, 10 months ago)
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Richard Benyon
We want to see much greater consultation with local communities, anglers and all sorts of interest groups—
Richard Benyon
And Liberal Democrats, certainly. We want that consultation on the management of our river systems, and it is important to understand that we are talking about not just river ways but the whole system, including the farmers who ensure that the water that gets into the rivers is clean. The water framework directive is a vital piece of legislation and a good directive with which we want to comply, and we will work with all parties to ensure that it is a success.