Oral Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 11 December 2025Answered: 18 December 2025
Asked by
Dr Ellie Chowns
Green Party — North Herefordshire
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Answer from Hansard
Emma Hardy
The hon. Lady has raised this important point with me, and she will know my commitment to the River Wye following my visit. One recommendation is to explore the feasibility of a water protection zone. This would be a complex undertaking, and the Environment Agency is currently considering it. In the first instance, it might be wise to meet the Environment Agency, but if that it unsatisfactory, and she wants to meet me, I can arrange that.