Oral QuestionTreasury

“What fiscal steps he is taking to support high streets and town centres.”

Tabled: 28 October 2026Answered: 3 November 2026

Asked by

Dan Aldridge

Labour — Weston-super-Mare

Answering Minister

the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Hardy)

I thank the hon. Lady for raising this important issue. The Drinking Water Inspectorate requires water companies to monitor, assess and report on the risks from PFAS. We are aware of concerns relating to that, and officials are working on it.