I've often wondered whether Steve Barclay had powers to issue a closure notice against #WalleyQuarry , but chose not to exercise them. I now have it in writing that the Secretary of State does NOT have such powers (thank you Aaron Bell MP) . Worth asking though.

#StopTheStink

DrMickSalt Steve Barclay Aaron Bell - from Newcastle, for Newcastle Adam Smith Pippa Neill laura may mcmullan simmo burgess #StopTheStink ~ fighting for justice Stop The Stink Steve Meakin MBE Robbie Moore StoptheStink ~Stoptheharm janmiddleton Sophie Calvert A slight of hand, smoke and mirrors..etc etc etc. 🙄