Category Archives: Environment

Does the Government set internal deadlines?

Posted on April 7, 2022 by ianchisnall

Back on the 1st April my MP, Caroline Ansell sent up a written question to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The question was responded to by Rebecca Pow who is a DEFRA Minister and the MP … Continue reading →

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A clear focus on Net Zero emerged last week in Brighton

Posted on April 4, 2022 by ianchisnall

It is always very encouraging when a range of people can sit down and discuss how to improve the environmental impact of their activities and our communities. On Wednesday two groups of people met together at the same time in … Continue reading →

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The Government must Act and not just consider

Posted on April 3, 2022 by ianchisnall

Two conversations have taken place in the last couple of days and it is clear that the Government Departments need to respond much more effectively than they are currently doing. The first took place in Parliament on Friday when a … Continue reading →

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Will an MP introduce Mark Spencer to Angus Rose?

Posted on March 31, 2022 by ianchisnall

Today is the last day of Parliament until 19th of April and one of the pieces in todays activities within Parliament is the Business Questions to the Leader of the House who is Mark Spencer. As we can see Angus … Continue reading →

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A vital call as part of the Russian Oil Import Ban

Posted on March 12, 2022 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday 9th of March in the House of Commons there was a debate on the subject of Russian Oil Import Ban which was being hosted by the Government Minister Kwasi Kwarteng who is the Secretary of State for Business, … Continue reading →

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The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill can go further

Posted on January 22, 2022 by ianchisnall

Our local MP, Caroline Lucas was the person who first proposed an Animal Welfare proposal as part of our departure from the EU. Her proposal was prevented by the Conservative Government at that time. The photo at the top shows … Continue reading →

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Some appalling calls and some very good calls

Posted on January 10, 2022 by ianchisnall

It appears as if in the last few days that several people inside the Government and Parliament are seeking to move us forward but sadly the Prime Minister has made several destructive comments. The people I have spotted are focusing … Continue reading →

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Rewilding with up to £800m a year from Government

Posted on January 9, 2022 by ianchisnall

On Thursday there was a presentation at the Oxford Farming Conference by George Eustice who announced that there was to be a rewilding strategy set out by his Government. This is a call that has been promised for several years … Continue reading →

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MPs please attend Westminster Hall Tuesday at 4.30pm

Posted on November 28, 2021 by ianchisnall

On Tuesday afternoon Parliament will be holding a vital debate under the heading of “Wellbeing Economy approach to meeting climate goals”. The debate will take place in Westminster Hall from 4.30pm – 5.30pm. It is being organised by Caroline Lucas … Continue reading →

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Fairbourne is a village under great threat

Posted on November 17, 2021 by ianchisnall

The assessment that was made 7 years ago is that Fairbourne in North Wales will not be protected beyond 2054 due to the impact of the rising sea level. The Government has already provided protection but has concluded that it … Continue reading →

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