Matt Rodda

Matt Rodda

Labour — Reading Central

Speaking in the House of Commons on 25 March 2026

Debate

Waste Crime: Knowsley

Contribution

The Minister is making an excellent speech. I am really pleased to hear about the new strategy and determination from the current Government, in contrast with their predecessors. Would she able to address—this is a niche matter, but it is really important in some areas—the issue of abandoned boats? We have a serious problem in our section of the River Thames with sunken boats. When I walk along the river, I can often spot three or four of them. They are an environmental hazard. Fuel oil could get out of these boats—

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