I have recently been contacted by a number of constituents about issues
surrounding the environment and the desire to see fresh legislation to protect
it.
We all care about the environment and
living in the Duchy one of the most beautiful areas it matters that much more.
I have been heavily involved in various
environmental groups here in Parliament not least as the Chair of
the All Parliamentary Group, Ocean Conservation. Together we have highlighted
the problems caused by plastic entering our environment and the real prospect
of the implementation of reverse vending machines that will ensure more of the
5 million plastic bottles used each day in the UK get recycled.
The government has been active too in
improving our environment and is amongst the first governments in the world to
announce a ban on the sale of conventionally fuelled cars from 2040. Already
sales of electric and other clean technology cars have dramatically increased.
Whilst there is more to be done it is
also good to recognise the progress made. I will always be interested in
further progress to protect and improve our environment and will look to
support any moves by interested parties to bring in new regulations.
