Environment Agency chief 'misled' MPs on autumn muckspreading ban

The Environment Agency’s chief executive has been accused of ‘misleading’ MPs on the effective ban on autumn muckspreading, which was introduced to improve water quality.

Abi Kay
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Environment Agency chief 'misled' MPs on autumn muckspreading ban

The Environment Agencys chief executive has been accused of misleading MPs on the effective ban on autumn muckspreading, which was introduced to improve water quality. Sir James Bevan wrote to the Environment,...

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