Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Rosie Cooper and John Bercow
Rosie Cooper
I thank the Minister for that non-answer. I would like him to explain to the residents of West Lancashire why, despite the Government’s claim to support localism in the planning process, permission was granted to dump hazardous waste for 20 more years at Whitemoss landfill, for which there was no demonstrable need, either local or regional, and which was opposed by thousands of local residents, the borough council, the county council and me as the local MP. Surely this means—
Mr Speaker
Order. The hon. Lady can preserve the unexpurgated version of her question for the autumn evenings that lie ahead.