Martin Ford 14 September 2023

Lords block plans to scrap nutrient neutrality rules

The Government’s attempt to scrap nutrient neutrality rules has been defeated in the House of Lords.

Peers last night voted 203 to 156 against the amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, meaning it will not appear in the final legislation.

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If you are interested in reading more on the nutrient neutrality rules, then check out 'Time to fight Government water plans' by The Wildlife Trusts and 'Against nutrient neutrality rules' by the Home Builders Federation.

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