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From Lord de Mauley TD
  • Owners of dogs who kill could face 14 years imprisonment

    Punishments will reflect the devastating effect dog attacks can have.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Separate collection of waste paper, metal, glass and plastic: letter to Local Authority bodies

    From 1 January 2015, waste paper, metal, plastic or glass must be collected by separate collection.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £186 million boost for technologies of the future

    A package of investment in the 8 great technologies of the future will accelerate high-tech progress from the lab to the marketplace

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Plastic bag charge set to benefit the environment

    Charge for single use carrier bags to be introduced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Action to clamp down on dangerous dogs

    Consultation launched on longer jail terms for owners of dogs that attack people or assistance dogs, such as guide dogs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Waste plan: Have your say

    Consumers, businesses and councils are urged to give their views on a plan to cut waste thrown away, save money and protect the environment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dangerous dogs: tougher penalties for irresponsible dog owners

    The government is asking for people's views about whether current penalties for dog offences are severe enough.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ministers challenge back-door bin tax that would fuel fly-tipping

    Ministers have challenged local authorities who are trying to exploit regulations and charge students for collecting their rubbish.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Guidance on bin charging on student accommodation

    Letter from Brandon Lewis and Lord de Mauley to local authority Chief Executives.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £160 million technology boost for UK agricultural industries

    The UK will become a world leader in agricultural science and technology following the launch of a new strategy

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games: inspiring sustainable living projects

    How local environmental projects improved sustainability in East London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London 2012: Sustainable procurement for construction guide developed

    London 2012′s ambition to be the “greenest Games of modern times” was aided by a commitment to sustainable procurement.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fight tree diseases with a united front says Owen Paterson

    Working together is the best way to defend British trees and plants from the pests and diseases threatening them, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said today

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Chairman appointed for the UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum

    The Defra Minister responsible for chemicals, Lord de Mauley, has, with the agreement of the Devolved Administrations, appointed Professor David Phillips as the new chairman of the UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National climate change adaptation programme report published

    The National Adaptation Programme report sets out what leading businesses, councils and communities, as well as government, are doing to tackle climate threats.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bee Health: Lord de Mauley at Friends of the Earth conference

    Lord de Mauley speaking about bee health at the Friends of the Earth conference on 28 June 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Recycle Week celebrates its 10th anniversary

    From Monday 17 June, Recycle Week encourages people, local authorities and businesses to recycle.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lord de Mauley speech at the local waste review launch

    Speech made by Lord de Mauley on recycling of local authority waste.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dangerous dogs law changes cover attacks on private property

    Legal powers for the police to tackle irresponsible dog owners and improve public safety are among legislative changes being published today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New project launched to protect oak trees from harmful caterpillar

    Announcement of £1.5 million project to protect oak trees from a destructive moth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government