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Proceeding contribution from Lord Gove (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 10 January 2019. It occurred during Debate on European Union (Withdrawal) Act.


European Union (Withdrawal) Act

Yes, absolutely. It is important that citizens have the right to access not just the courts but other means to ensure that environmental rights are protected. The creation of that new watchdog, which of course will be democratically accountable, will ensure

that citizens do not have to go to court, but the Government and other public bodies will be held to account for their actions in safeguarding the environment.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
652 c574 
Session
2017-19
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
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Subjects
Conditions of employment Animal welfare Common fisheries policy Agriculture Business Borders Fisheries Immigration controls Environment protection Food Government assistance Import duties Free movement of people Northern Ireland Protection Negotiations Scotland Standards Republic of Ireland Trade agreements Common agricultural policy Sheep meat UK trade with EU Fracking Brexit UK relations with EU
Legislation
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
Link
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