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Today our Chair @amcarmichaelMP spoke at the launch of @RiverActionUK's report on agricultural pollution. He talked about the importance of working with farmers, rather than against them, to tackle pollution and improve our water quality 👇

“It's important that the focus of Thames Management is on turning round the company and not on rewarding staff” - @amcarmichaelMP We’ve published a letter from @ThamesWater setting out a 'pause' on management retention payments to senior employees 👇

Our session with @angelaeagle, Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs at @DefraGovUK on the farming, food and fishing sector has started. Watch live:

Our Chair @amcarmichaelMP asked the Prime Minister why he hasn’t listened to MPs calling for a rethink on inheritance tax changes. 👇

Can the Minister for food security and rural affairs allay farmers’ and fishers’ fears? Tomorrow at 10am we're questioning @angelaeagle, Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs at @DefraGovUK. Read more: https://t.co/r4gblZMnq5

Today our Chair, @amcarmichaelMP, addressed the dairy APPG on the importance of supporting the industry and food security 👇

Earlier today we heard from Baroness Hayman, Minister for Biosecurity, Borders and Animals at @DefraGovUK, on lessons learned going forward when communicating changes to checks at UK ports.

We’ve written to the Chief Exec of @sewateruk, inviting him to Parliament on 6th January to account for ongoing concerns about water shortages in Tunbridge Wells. We’ll be outlining our significant concerns about the lack of access to water for residents and essential services👇

Our session on animal and plant health with Baroness Hayman, Minister for Biosecurity, Borders and animals has started. Watch live:

Tomorrow at 10am we're questioning Baroness Hayman, Minister for Biosecurity, Borders and Animals and other experts to examine animal disease and welfare, plant health and current threats to UK's biosecurity. Read more: https://t.co/FWp5LbtffZ

We’ve written to @sewateruk about issues that have left residents in and around Tunbridge Wells without water for a fifth day. Read it here 👇 https://t.co/mTTAbR1TJR

Last week, we visited the South East as part of our inquiry into fisheries and the marine environment. We toured @Brixhamfishmkt and met with @OceanaUK and the @WildlifeTrusts to explore how Government policy can protect jobs, fish stocks and the marine environment 👇

Earlier this week Natasha Dix from @iow_council gave us an alarming account of social media creators engaging in trauma tourism in the wake of coastal erosion and landslides, and the need for more support for those affected.

We welcome new member @JOCampbellMP to the Committee and thank @helenadollimore, who is leaving, for all her contributions 🤝

Responding to our report on a resilient border strategy, @DefraGovUK has accepted many of our conclusions and recommendations on the UK’s trade in food and plant products. Find out more ⬇️

Our session on coastal erosion and landslides as part of our inquiry into climate and weather resilience has started. Watch live:

Tomorrow at 10am, we're examining coastal erosion and landslides in some of the UK’s most vulnerable communities. We'll be hearing from councils and those responsible for policy in this area, including the @envagency. Read more: https://t.co/VR1BZnfMVn

Yesterday we spoke to David Hill, Director General for Strategy and Water at @DefraGovUK, on the lack of coordination between @DefraGovUK and @mhclg on the human and physical impact of coastal erosion on communities.

Our first session with Emma Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at @DefraGovUK has started: Watch live: