Air Quality in Towcester Debate

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Department: Department for Transport
Wednesday 19th October 2022

(1 year, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrea Leadsom Portrait Dame Andrea Leadsom (South Northamptonshire) (Con)
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Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker; I am grateful to you for granting this important debate.

Picture the scene: a beautiful, historic town whose origins date back to the Roman days; small businesses lining both sides of the street; and traditional architecture providing a link to the area’s local history. [Interruption.] That is Towcester, at the heart of my South Northamptonshire constituency. It is an idyllic scene until the traffic starts—[Interruption.]

Liam Fox Portrait Dr Liam Fox (North Somerset) (Con)
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On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am sitting not 6 feet from my right hon. Friend and I am unable to hear what she is saying.

Eleanor Laing Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker
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The right hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct. I have asked Members to behave in a decent and respectful way. I think it is a bit more quiet now.