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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 30 October 2024

Debate

Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL]

Contribution

Greater engagement between farmers and water companies would have the additional benefit of ensuring that conversations about river health and best practice are being had between those who rely on and live beside our rivers and the water companies that should be caring for our waterways. Perhaps this engagement will also allow for greater education on the impact of beavers, which remain widely distrusted by farmers and land managers. Since my noble friend Lord Goldsmith is not in his place tonight, I thought someone should bring beavers up.

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