Return of the Environment Bill Committee
I am on the Environment Bill Committee which today marks its return after a 7 month absence. In the committee we scrutinise the Bill line by line, vote on any amendments and take evidence from many stakeholders including environmental groups and industry on all points.
I am very passionate about the Environment and it will continue to be at the forefront of my role as the Member of Parliament for Truro and Falmouth.
The Environment Bill will help deliver the government’s manifesto commitment to delivering the most ambitious environmental programme of any country on earth.
It will act as one of the key vehicles for delivering the bold vision set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan, the Environment Bill brings about urgent and meaningful action to combat the environmental and climate crisis we are facing. It sets a new and ambitious domestic framework for environmental governance as we maximise the opportunities created by leaving the European Union and helps to deliver on the government’s commitment to be the first generation to leave our environment in a better state.
The Environment Bill helps to manage the impact of human activity on the environment, creating a more sustainable and resilient economy, and enhancing well-being and quality of life. It will engage and empower citizens, local government and businesses to deliver environmental outcomes and create a positive legacy for future generations.
The Environment Bill has been prepared through consultations with the public on numerous measures, including environmental governance; the clean air strategy; biodiversity net gain; trees; conservation covenants; extended producer responsibility for packaging; recycling; a deposit return scheme for drinks containers and water. Targeted stakeholder dialogue has taken place on other measures.
You can see further details on the links below:
https://services.parliament.uk/Bills/2019-21/environment.html
The Environment Bill Committee runs on Tuesdays (9.25-11.25 and 14.00-17.00) and Thursdays (11.30-13.30 and 14.00-17.00) until 1st December and if you would like to listen in you can find it on the link below:
https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Committees
If you would like to discuss the Bill or any other matter, then please don’t hesitate to contact me:
cherilyn.mackrory.mp@parliament.uk
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