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MP calls for Prime Minister to discuss the future of the Environment Agency

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Wednesday, 23 February 2022 12:42

North Herefordshire MP Bill Wiggin has called on the Prime Minister to meet with him to discuss the future of the Environment Agency.

Mr Wiggin raised the issue during today's Prime Minister Questions.

He asked Boris Johnson if they could meet to discuss the future of the EA following issues of flooding, pollution and house building on the River Wye.

The PM responded thanking Sir Bill Wiggin for his work and that he would be happy to meet him, or for him to meet the appropriate Secretary of State.

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