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Steve Reed to be quizzed on Defra's departmental performance

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Defra Secretary Steve Reed

Defra Secretary Steve Reed is set to face a parliamentary committee regarding the performance of the ministerial department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture,...

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