Oral Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
“What steps he is taking to help improve the health of rivers.”
Tabled: 30 January 2025Answered: 6 February 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
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Steve Reed)
The previous Government did nothing as water companies discharged record levels of sewage into our waterways. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will create new powers, including banning water companies that pollute from paying bonuses, and bringing criminal charges against persistent lawbreakers. Ofwat has confirmed a record £104 billion investment to fix our broken water infrastructure and end the Tory sewage scandal once and for all.