Advice To Government
Until the formation of the Environment Agency, the Government took specialist advice on the management of the environment from civil servants employed in appropriate ministries. This led to considerable duplication of effort and frequent disagreements between Government and the regulatory agencies. The Environment Agency now advises Government directly about those issues within its purview.
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“Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth.”
—Bible: Hebrew Eli, in 1 Samuel, 3:9.
Advice to Samuel, on how to respond to God’s call.
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