Secretary of State questioned on Brexit impact on natural environment
25 October 2016
The Environmental Audit Committee examines the Future of the Natural Environment after the EU Referendum. This evidence session features two panels. The first comprises non-departmental public bodies, Natural England, the Forestry Commission and the Environment Agency. The second features Defra Secretary of State, Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP.
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- Inquiry: The Future of the Natural Environment after the EU Referendum
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Witnesses
Tuesday 25 October, Committee Room 8, Palace of Westminster
At 11.30am
- Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive, Environment Agency
- Richard Greenhous, Director for Forestry Services, Forestry Commission
- Rob Cooke, Director of Biodiversity, Natural England
At 12.15pm
- Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP, Secretary of State, DEFRA
Final evidence session
This is the final public hearing examining evidence and witnesses for the Committee's inquiry into The Future of the Natural Environment after the EU Referendum. It follows on from the September 7 evidence session with Ministers and October 11 and 18 sessions with academics, wildlife organisations and farming groups.
Further information
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