Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 122309

Environment Protection: Water Companies

Tabled: 19 March 2026

Answered: 24 March 2026

Question

Olivia Blake

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has assessed the potential merits of a statutory mechanism similar to Section 37 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 for environmental damage overseen by senior

Answer

Emma Hardy

The Government set out its new vision for water through a White Paper published on 20 January 2026. To truly turn around the water sector we need the right people in to do the job. We want the sector to be attractive to high quality senior leaders, acting...

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