Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 08 May 2014
Overseas Territories (Sustainability)
"I agree. There is an important issue here: we may be in a time of austerity, as everyone reminds us at every opportunity, but that does not mean that the only cuts to be made, or the first ones, should be those that affect the environment. Our report is intended …..."Joan Walley - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 08 May 2014
Overseas Territories (Sustainability)
"On a point of order, Mr Benton. I understand that the previous debate was extended because a Division was expected in the House, taking time from this debate...."Joan Walley - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 08 May 2014
Overseas Territories (Sustainability)
"I will be brief, as our time is so constrained, but does the Minister not agree that there is a difference between management and a strategic overview?..."Joan Walley - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 07 May 2014
Migratory Birds (Malta)
"Does the right hon. Gentleman agree that, alongside the UK Government taking the matter up with the European Commission, it is also important to hold bilateral talks with Malta to see whether some agreement can be reached?..."Joan Walley - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 4th April 2014
Asked by:
Joan Walley (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
Question
to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he next plans to meet representatives of organisations that have made representations on the environmental effects of the shale gas industry.
Answered by Dan Rogerson
The Secretary of State has no such planned engagements at present but always welcomes meeting a broad range of organisations to understand their needs and concerns. The UK Government is committed to the development of the shale gas industry in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Written Question
Friday 4th April 2014
Asked by:
Joan Walley (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
Question
to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans he has to meet representatives of Cuadrilla and other members of the shale gas industry.
Answered by Dan Rogerson
The Secretary of State has no such planned engagements at present but always welcomes meeting a broad range of organisations to understand their needs and concerns. The UK Government is committed to the development of the shale gas industry in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Written Question
Thursday 3rd April 2014
Asked by:
Joan Walley (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
Question
to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will establish shale gas extraction exclusion zones in sensitive areas for wildlife and water resources.
Answered by Dan Rogerson
Each application for shale gas exploration and extraction will be assessed on its merits and operators will require planning permission from the local minerals planning authority. The Environment Agency will object to shale gas extraction infrastructure or activity within a Source Protection Zone (SPZ) 1 (i.e. drinking water protected zone). Outside SPZ1, the Agency will also object when the activity would have an unacceptable effect on groundwater based on a site specific assessment.
In England, an environmental impact assessment is required if a particular development is located wholly or partly in a ‘sensitive area'.
Planning authorities assess each application on a case by case basis. There is a general presumption against approving a permit in such areas.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 13 Feb 2014
Oral Answers to Questions
"Does the Minister acknowledge that the Adaptation Sub-Committee of the Committee on Climate Change recommended that the deficit of £500 million on flood defence spending needed to be urgently addressed? Will the Minister ask the Secretary of State and his Cabinet colleagues to ensure that there is a firm commitment …..."Joan Walley - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 06 Jan 2014
Water Bill
"My hon. Friend mentioned Severn Trent Water. Given the pollution incidents involving water companies, does he agree that there is an urgent need to examine the court costs and fines imposed on water companies? Does he also agree that there is a real danger that some companies might prefer to …..."Joan Walley - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 06 Jan 2014
Water Bill
"I am fortunate to follow the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Miss McIntosh), who speaks with the greatest authority on these subjects, as I am sure everyone in the Chamber would agree. I particularly share her concern about drainage and surface water, and I agree with the points she …..."Joan Walley - View Speech
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