22 Mar 2016
Despite a raft of warnings from many bodies Defra continues to do very little to resolve the fundamentals issues surrounding air quality. ClientEarth who have a track record in bringing cases that force change in Government policy have issued a formal warning. The EFRA committee have already signalled their concern with an inquiry. ClientEarth has […]
12 Jan 2016
The Governments own appointee resigns; not good. He was in the firing line from EFRA Committee MPs last week – see video below. Defra 11th Jan: The Chairman of the Environment Agency Sir Philip Dilley has today resigned from his position. Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said: Today I have accepted Sir Philip Dilley’s resignation and […]
07 Jan 2016
Comment: A one off session – surely there needs to be a rather more systematic approach given the scale of the events. EFRA Interview the Environment Agency – in response to Storm Desmond Cumbria Scope of the inquiry ‘This one-off session was organised in response to Storm Desmond in early December. The first panel comprises of […]
29 Oct 2015
Environment Audit Committee Conference: The Government’s approach to sustainable development The Environmental Audit Committee hosts a conference on the Government’s approach to sustainable development. Inquiry: Government’s approach to sustainable development Environmental Audit Committee The conference will be held on Tuesday 10 November 2015 in the Attlee Suite, Portcullis House between 9am and 11am. The event will […]
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